More than you might think.
As the founder of Hawaii Fluid Art, I’ve had the privilege of watching not just artwork—but entire businesses—come to life. Along the way, I’ve realized something powerful: the drive it takes to build a thriving company is not unlike the drive it takes to become a world-class athlete.
Both chase a vision before it exists.
Athletes imagine the finish line before the race. Entrepreneurs see the brand, the movement, the impact—before a single product hits the market.
Both show up daily, even when it’s hard.
Athletes train through exhaustion. Entrepreneurs grind through setbacks. What the world sees as overnight success is built on thousands of unseen reps.
Both get knocked down—and get back up.
Injury, failure, rejection—it’s all part of the game. The true win is in the bounce-back.
And both know they can’t do it alone.
Coaches. Teammates. Mentors. Support systems matter. At Hawaii Fluid Art, we’ve built a community where passion and purpose collide—and it’s made all the difference.
Whether you’re on the court or in the boardroom, pursuing mastery or launching your dream, the mindset is the same:
Relentless. Visionary. Resilient.
To all the entrepreneurs out there—keep going. And to the athletes—thank you for reminding us what dedication looks like.
Create boldly, dream audaciously, and never stop showing up.
– Maya Ratcliff
