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01
Sep
Picture of Grossmünster church and Quay Bridge in Zürich

Adjusting to the New Life

It’s too soon to fully gauge the impact of Swiss workplace culture versus the startup culture, but it’s undeniably different from what I was used to.
3 min read
01
Aug
A Priority vs. Priorities

A Priority vs. Priorities

How do you balance your priorities when life pulls you in multiple directions? Do you place votes, place bets, or maybe a bit of both?
3 min read
30
Jun
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The Biggest Adventure Ahead

I find myself pondering: How does one best plan such a monumental life change? Is it possible to balance careful planning with the spontaneity of an adventure?
2 min read
31
May
Picture of Kindle with Getting Things Done by David Allen, and Feeling Good Productivity book by Ali Abdaal

Productivity vs. Creativity

The year was 2016, and there I was, embarking on my Master's degree studies, not particularly thrilled about
7 min read
30
Apr
Picture of a couch with a Playstation controller

The Energy Equation: Cracking the Weekend Slump

In essence, the trick is to fool yourself into getting started. It's about making the first move so subtle, so undemanding, that it hardly feels like a decision at all. Once you're in motion, it's a whole lot easier to keep moving - something something about Isaac Newton.
8 min read
31
Mar
The Paradox of Planning

The Paradox of Planning

Ever found yourself bribing your way out of a country because you missed the fine print about visa rules? Welcome
6 min read
29
Feb
Image of Soviet Sculpture Complex in Kutaisi, Georgia

Prejudice vs. Expectation

Prejudice is an assumption based on incomplete or inexistent knowledge, while expectation is an assumption based on previous experiences
6 min read
31
Jan
Angor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Comfortably Uncomfortable

Breaking the routine requires discomfort. I started to write this little article during a month-long journey across Southeast Asia
2 min read