or linked a series of concepts together to create a tangible and positive effect upon your life?

I think that solving puzzles has given me patience and stubbornness that I am now using in my art. Also back in school and studying years I tried writing books. A continuation of Lord of the Rings, detective... and fantasy book of my own. I did not finish any of those books but now more than a decade later I came up with idea to turn my fantasy story into manga. I still need to learn a ton of things to make this happen. So far I only created a cover for my manga, a few posters and first page. But I am happy that art keeps surprising me. Also it is interesting how one idea can years later change and turn into something completely different.