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There’s this pattern I’ve been noticing in more detail lately: when physical emotions are so similar but when explored carefully we find they represent neighbouring yet different feelings. At times they may be an amalgamation of different and even seemingly opposing feelings. I could venture into explaining from the literature and videos I’ve read on... Continue Reading →
Hustle, hustle, hustle. It is a very common word among startups, entrepreneurs, and business-driven individuals. I get the chills when I hear it. The idea of rushing and pushing and making constant noise repels me. A year has passed since I put my actions where my words were and finally started my solopreneur journey as... Continue Reading →
I find myself discussing very existential topics in my job as a financial mentor. That is because of my own nature and because I believe finding purpose for our money typically comes with asking ourselves fundamental questions of what we want and need today, and what we may want and need tomorrow. One such topic... Continue Reading →
5 months into my self-employed journey and I want to share some of my milestones with you!🥳 First clients - Everyone said this was the hardest and I agree - it is hard to find and close those first, so it is important to celebrate. I am very excited of the progress we have made... Continue Reading →
Before starting my last job as a full-time employee I wrote myself a note in my (paper) planner: my main tool of work is my brain. This remains true today.The digital tools we spend so much time using at work are meant to help channel information that works as input for our work. They also... Continue Reading →
There is a mix of feelings in my chest. Mostly seemingly neutral feelings. Mainly confusing and dark. Rationally it seems like all should be well as the day was what it had to be. But emotionally I feel this strange sense of emptiness. I am trying to decode why. You may join me as I... Continue Reading →
With my hands, I have learned to carve a wooden spoon. Only one, though. I expect to carve a couple more in the months ahead. I do not aim to become an expert at it. Crafts and activities which attract me and in which I am not skillful help me be fully present. It is meditative.... Continue Reading →
Before I started my current job I had been thinking about how long it had been since I worked side-by-side with a product designer or a group of engineers. Going back to an individual contributor role got me thinking about my working style with these roles and since I knew this was going to be... Continue Reading →
Impact is the real measure of success for a product team, but to keep us fueled along the race, we need to remember to celebrate the milestones that guide us along that uncertain path towards impact. 🏁 One of the milestones during this hectic time of the year is creating a roadmap that aligns all... Continue Reading →
I always wanted to draw to a level of detail that allowed me to describe my dreams through illustrations, but I haven't been able to get to that level of skill. With the help of AI I am now bringing my dreams to life 😊 This is an actual dream I had a few years... Continue Reading →
