Fighting My Dragon Brain | Pablo Vannucci | Substack

Substack's algorithm made me feel invisible too

Every time I scroll, I think, “Everyone else is better.” These Focus Cards are the only reason I’m still writing.

Sep 26, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

Another writer’s success just hit you hard

So why does it feel like you never do?

Nov 21, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I'm crying in my sleep

What made me cry is why I really wish I was crying when I was awake.

Nov 14, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I'm shocked this worked

BAM! It was like a light switch. 15 years of negativity gone because I discovered this one gem.

Nov 11, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I’m holding my brain like it’s a pet now

This beyond weird and maybe creepy mind trick actually keeps me positive and moves me closer to success.

Nov 7, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

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I'm 33 and almost bought a teddy bear

Sep 19, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

The truth about my fear is way way weirder

Sep 5, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

Home of Soul Notes, the Card Collection for Your Brain

Jul 28, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

What if Fear isn’t the Problem but the Fact You’re Actually Ready to Win?

Jul 31, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

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My Weekly Battle Report

I'm crying in my sleep

What made me cry is why I really wish I was crying when I was awake.

Nov 14, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I’m holding my brain like it’s a pet now

This beyond weird and maybe creepy mind trick actually keeps me positive and moves me closer to success.

Nov 7, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I faced my harshest critique yet and barely survived

The week started out YA and ended up MG. There's some fear and love mixed in there too so it's been confusing.

Oct 31, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I've been scoring the wrong goals

I finally admit I've been accidentally diving into my own net like a goalie way too desperate to win.

Oct 24, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I’m serving black magic today

It’s not the potion you asked for, but it might help you name the curse that’s been stopping you like it did for me.

Oct 17, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I'm proud to be a whole A

I can’t tell if I’m losing my mind or finally tuning into it, but something happened this week I can’t explain.

Oct 10, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

I found this after emptying the dump truck that is my brain

I didn’t realize how much garbage was piling up in my head until I did a thought dump… and wow.

Oct 3, 2025 • Pablo Vannucci

Fighting My Dragon Brain

Fighting My Dragon Brain

Weekly battle report for writers who refuse to let fear steer them away from their writing destiny. I share the Mind Shifts I use to slay.

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