One Post at a Time: Creating Holy Shock with Purpose
There’s something a little overwhelming about content creation these days.
Social media platforms are a nonstop stream of motion—YouTube, Twitch, Twitter (or X, if we’re being proper), Instagram, TikTok… they’re all built to reward consistency, volume, speed. And when you’re someone who wants to build something meaningful, that pressure can weigh heavy. It feels like you’re constantly behind.
You think, I’ve got to post more. I’ve got to grow faster. I’ve got to be seen.
But when you’re also trying to be a good parent, keep your job running smoothly, stay connected to your partner, show up for your family, and maybe even find time to just breathe… that kind of constant grind just isn’t realistic.
I think a lot of creators, especially those doing it solo, feel this pressure deeply. You see all the channels blowing up overnight. You see short videos hitting a million views in a weekend. And meanwhile, you're just trying to find 20 minutes of quiet to write a blog post or snap a few clean photos for a listing.
At some point, you have to ask yourself: What’s the point of this if it burns me out before I even begin?
And that’s where I’ve landed with Holy Shock.
I’m not trying to win the algorithm lottery or hit some arbitrary follower milestone overnight. What I want is to build something honest. Something that has roots. Something that tells a story.
That takes time. And I’m okay with that.
Slowing Down to Build Something Real
Truth is, I’ve been carrying this idea for a while now—the blog, the store, the content. I’ve imagined what it could become a hundred different ways. And in my head, I’m already ten steps ahead of where I actually am. But in real life?
Real life moves slower.
Trying to write for the blog, build out the eBay business, plan future YouTube content, and still manage all the responsibilities that come with being a husband, a father, and a full-time professional—it’s a lot. And some days, it feels like I’m falling short of the goals I’ve set for myself.
But the deeper truth is this: I’d rather build slowly and intentionally than rush and burn out. I’d rather create something that matters to me, and maybe to others, than flood the world with rushed content that disappears in a scroll.
What I’m Building with Holy Shock
So here’s the short-term plan.
For the blog, I’m aiming for at least one post per week, usually on Mondays. These won’t just be quick thoughts or hype reactions. I want to use that space to talk about the point where hobbies intersect with finance—the rise and fall of markets, the emotional side of collecting, and the way all of this ties into our memories, our passions, and sometimes, our regrets.
Whether it’s comics, trading cards, video games, collectible toys, or whatever else catches fire in the collector world, I want to look at the why behind the trends. I spend a lot of time watching content, reading articles, and thinking about what direction all of this is going. And more and more, I’m thinking about how that impacts the next generation.
My daughter is only seven. And I worry sometimes that she won’t get to feel what I felt. The excitement of walking into a gas station, my dad buying me a 50-cent pack of baseball cards, and finding that one special player I loved. That memory isn’t about cardboard—it’s about my father. And that’s what this is really about for me.
I want my daughter to have those memories. To know her daddy was there. To remember the moments, not the price tags. And maybe, just maybe, if one day she stumbles across these blog posts, she’ll hear my voice in the words. She’ll remember what we shared together. And she’ll carry a little piece of that with her.
One Step at a Time
But hey—once the tears dry and we step back into the real world, we’ve got to remember something important: when it comes to finances, we can’t let emotions run the show. That’s true in the market, and it’s true in life.
So as the days turn into weeks, and the weeks into months, my hope is to keep adding more layers to this blog. Right now, I’m focused on where hobbies and money intersect—but over time, I’d love for Holy Shock to branch out into other parts of life too.
Parenting. Entertainment. Health—mental, physical, emotional, and yes, spiritual. I want to share the adventures, the stumbles, and the little victories that make this journey mine. I want this to be a place where I can be real, not just about the hobbies I love, but about the life I’m living.
For now, that probably means one or two posts a week—just enough to keep the rhythm going without overwhelming myself. Because as much as I’d love to post daily, I know where I’m at right now. This is about starting small. Building something honest. Tiny steps.
And it’s not just the blog. I’m also in the process of building out the Holy Shock eBay store, which has a mountain of its own to climb. I’ve got boxes upon boxes of sports cards, vintage trading card games, and collectibles from years past—stuff that needs sorting, listing, shipping… you know, the whole deal.
It’s a lot. But it’s mine. And it’s something I’m committed to growing.
Of course, all of this has to fit inside the bigger picture. I’ve got a family to take care of, a career to honor, and a life to actually live. And if there’s anything I’ve learned from years of trying to juggle everything—it’s that burnout helps no one. So I’m pacing myself. Giving grace where I can. And just trying to enjoy this process as it unfolds.
So if you’re here reading this—whether you’ve been following since the beginning or you just stumbled in—I hope you’ll stick around. There’s a lot more to come, but for now… we begin with small steps.
One post. One listing. One memory at a time.