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Notes from a curious mind
Thinking out loud.
On the page.
On business, technology, health and life on the road. Writing helps me understand things better. Maybe you’ll find something useful here, too.
105 articles
Breaking news
The coronavirus outbreak convinced me that constant news checking can turn curiosity into stress. I now prefer a few reliable updates to an endless feed.
LifeFresh air
An unfinished note about fresh air and the value of simple, everyday habits.
Notes
Dopamine and the path of least resistance
Quick rewards can crowd out the slower work I care about. I describe how reducing distractions and making room for boredom helps me focus.
Life
The freelancer contradiction
Freelancing offers flexibility, but the income still depends on selling hours. I explain why I started building products alongside client work.
Business
Silicon Bali
My time in Canggu fell far short of the Bali I had imagined. Crowds, traffic, and the Instagram scene shaped this candid travel account.
Travel
The inflammation spectrum
After reading The Inflammation Spectrum, I tried removing food groups one at a time and recorded how I felt when I reintroduced them.
Health
Addition by subtraction
Taleb’s idea of via negativa made me look for problems I could solve by removing a habit, expense, or source of stress.
Life
Where democracy started
A few days in Athens gave me ancient landmarks, busy streets, conversations over coffee, and a better sense of the city behind its history.
TravelFear of missing out
An unfinished public draft about the fear of missing out.
Notes
Stagnation equals decline
I make time to learn through sleep, books, podcasts, specialists, conversations, and writing. Small daily efforts add up.
LifeNegotiating is the fastest way to earn money
An unfinished public draft about earning more through negotiation.
Notes
Modern supermarkets are full of booby traps
Marketing claims and long ingredient lists make grocery shopping harder than it looks. These are the label-reading rules and food choices I use.
Health