The perfectionist’s prison

Perfectionism was my shield, a way to protect myself from criticism and disappointment. But in reality, it was a prison of my own making.

Within the things we don’t appreciate

In the end, the joy of living – and of life itself – lies not just in the big moments of discovery but in the willingness to keep looking, to stay curious, and to find wonder in the everyday.

Embracing the embarrassing beginnings

Every expert you admire once created something that made them want to hide under a rock. The difference? They pushed through it.

Why do we need "closure" before we "begin?"

Remember, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. So why wait?

Making the most of your time

I've learned that time is not just money or productivity. It is life itself, in all its beautiful, messy complexity.

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Looking through the magnifying glass

You're alive, but are you living?

I didn't know where to go or what I wanted to do with my life. All I knew with absolute certainty was that I didn't want to feel this way anymore.

The many homes we lived in

The most enduring and reliable home is the one I've built within myself. It's a home that I can always return to, no matter where life takes me.

Where does it start and end?

We can't choose where we started. But we can do two things: change our mindset about the journey and decide where we will end up.

Like a frog in a well

Don't let the imaginary ceilings of your past dictate the heights you can reach in your future.

Understanding purpose

Break the pattern, or the loop will repeat.

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The good old days are now

The many faces we wear

Our lives are like a tapestry, with all these different roles we play. At home, you might be a parent, taking care of your kids. You're also a spouse to your partner and a child to your parents. Step into your workplace, and the masks shift. You become

How to make time

Because I said "yes" to everything, everything became important. There were no priorities.

We're all on the same boat

As we age, I realize one thing: none of us are truly okay. We all have our problems and challenges in life, and it is up to us to take care of them.

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What if it doesn't go as bad as you thought it would?

Will things get better?

Today, I feel grateful and content. But just one year ago, I was in a very different place. Life felt miserable, and waking up each morning was a struggle.

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Chasing carrots

Why?

I have always been a follower. But no matter who I followed, I was never happy, and life was not fulfilling.

Goodbye, things

I recently revisited a book I read back in 2018 about living with a minimalist’s lifestyle. The book is called “Goodbye, Things” by Fumio Sasaki. What I enjoy about his approach to minimalism is that minimalism is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Personal preferences for minimalism Sasaki adopts a rather

Why don't we slow down?

What are you rushing for?

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The paradox of growing up

I am both a failure and a success

When I started my career in 2015, I dreamed of being a tech company founder. My goal back then was simple: to be included in Forbes's 30 Under 30. I want to have a positive impact on people's lives, and this was the only way that

How to gain confidence

There will always be somebody better than you.

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The tree that falls in the forest