Question 1: How do I want to celebrate this year? Based on my energy and intention. Completing another trip around the sun has brought a deeper sense of clarity around how I choose to celebrate milestones. Every year I find myself with this dilemma: to celebrate or not to celebrate? I enjoy gathering with people,... Continue Reading →
The meaning of life and why money is not the end goal
We're in the heart of summer. You may be among those wishing it was over. Dealing with heatwaves, sweating, sticky body parts, and sleepless nights. You may be among those who wish it would last forever. Endless sunny days, taking every gust of wind while walking by the seaside, having cold drinks while sitting at... Continue Reading →
From solopreneurship and management to deep work
Having spent time as both a manager and a solopreneur, I recently returned to an Individual Contributor (IC) role as a Product Manager. Instead of feeling like a step back, it has felt like a rediscovery of deep, meaningful work. Reflecting on my first few months back in this world, here is how I have... Continue Reading →
Una gran amiga
Generalmente no me anima cocinar ni entrenar. Sin embargo, cada vez que preparo una buena comida en casa o termino de hacer una sesión de entrenamiento bien completa, me siento satisfecha, realizada. La disciplina no es algo con lo que me entendiese en mi juventud, especialmente porque en mi casa se usaba la palabra para... Continue Reading →
16 years of yumminess and price increases
Back in 2010 I was a vegetarian and I often complained about how hard it was to find tasty places to eat out that were not just potatoes and mushrooms or a big chunk of fried cheese to wildly age my then younger heart. Attempting to ease my pain, a colleague from those years recommended... Continue Reading →
In Search of Active Hope and the Belief We Matter
Caught between a peaceful life in Estonia and the heavy noise of global pain, I went on a quest for 'active hope.' This is a story about finding the little parts of the world where one soul can still make a difference."
The Brain Science of Better Money Habits
Hello beautiful people, I recently had a moment of reflection while taking a break after my calisthenics training. I’m currently studying three finance subjects at university, and with my first midterm exam coming up, I decided to revisit effective study techniques. What I realized is that the neuroscience behind effective studying is the exact same... Continue Reading →
Aprendemos a caminar con el tiempo
El tiempo no borraNo lo creoPero sí nos deja cambiar dolor por aceptaciónSi nos damos tiempoLa aceptación se convierte en una nueva habilidadLa habilidad de cambiar dolor por sonrisas El tiempo a veces se nos mezclaY lloramosO reímosO dudamos de dónde estamos El tiempo sigue sin detenerseY nosotros intentamos devolverlo. DetenerloPero el cansancio nos empujaY... Continue Reading →
Burning my last fuel
My current experience as a micro entrepreneur is a great example of why I cannot do product management alone.For a product to do its job well, it requires understanding of the right audience, and to come to life through real interactions that validate its value with said audience (1).For it to reach the right audience... Continue Reading →
What Does Financial Success Actually Look Like?
When you stop to think about someone who is financially successful you might think of luxury, a certain amount of money in the bank, perhaps a particular way of dressing or a specific type of car. In my work with diverse people who want to get better at finances, I can tell you that these... Continue Reading →