It’s interesting how these so-called successful people market themselves to the mass. They say that they have the answers to financial freedom, and all we need to do is attend their conferences and buy their books and courses, follow them on social media, and join their tribe. I thought about it for a while. But …
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A Reminder to People Planning to Start a Creative Project
I can’t imagine life without a creative project — an art or anything that requires creating. If you don’t have one, I suggest you start your own. I believe it’s something we should experience at some point in life. As the poet Dejan Stojanovic once said, “Creating means living.” I love that. But let’s say you already …
Should We Tell Them Everything?
I play in two bands: Jonah and Remnants of Catacombs (ROC). The interesting part is when people — strangers or relatives — ask what my band name is. What should I say? In most cases though, my answer is Jonah. When they asked about the meaning of Jonah, I said it’s a bible character because …
Consuming Mainstream Media: The Side Effect and Why It Makes Me Feel Like Shit
For the past 3 years, these are the things I’ve intentionally consumed on a regular basis: Content from my favorite writers/thinkers (they are my heroes) Points of view from different people (during conversations) Podcasts or interviews from people I admire TED talks or any didactic videos Books/Blogs Documentaries Movies with superb storytelling (or anything that …
30 Important Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want to Live a Good Life
I have a habit of asking myself questions every now and then. Why? Because I want to know whether I’m living the life I want to live. And funny it works. Three things happen every time I ask myself questions: I think deeply. I explore different points of view. I try to be brutally honest …