They think I’m not living life to the fullest. That I’m doing it wrong. That I’m settling for less and I don’t have ambitions in life. And my worldview is absurd. I respect them. When I didn’t cut my hair for a year and started ignoring social gatherings, people asked, “What happened? You probably get …
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There Are More Things To Learn, It Never Ends
Deliberate learning has been part of my daily routine since I started reinventing myself. And I believe every person should do it, or at least try, at some point. Often, I remind myself I’m no expert on anything and there are more things to learn. Even a day without learning anything vital for my craft, …
Because Life is Short
Why did I drop the opportunity to study law? Because life is short. I wanted to play in a band and pursue music. I wanted to write songs and read and write novels. I wanted to do things that make me feel more alive. Why did I resign from my first writing job? Because I …
A Short Letter to All Self-Centered, Bossy Employers
They wanted me to follow the rules. They wanted me to stick to the agreement despite things not working out. They wanted me to follow the path they’re heading to, and I’m their minion so they can progress their business — even though it’s a dead-end business. But I quit. Just because you’re the boss …
You Don’t Have to Prove Something on Facebook, So Don’t be a Jerk
People are getting fucked up on Facebook. When someone expresses an opinion, two things might happen: People ridicule that person. Or, prove that they are better and smarter. And that’s the reason I kind of dislike that platform, in a way (I still use it though, to connect with loved ones and like-minded individuals). If …