The author reflects on their tumultuous relationship with their emotionally immature parents, particularly their mother. They discuss the challenges of familial loyalty versus personal well-being, the impact of parental behavior o...
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A personal exploration of how travel and food quality affect digestive health, encouraging open discussions about gut issues and shared experiences.
Switching to a Nokia 3210 led to a more fulfilling life with less phone dependency, emphasizing the value of minimalism in a tech-saturated world.
Pursuing dreams, no matter how trivial, can lead to fulfilling experiences, as illustrated by the author's journey from Canada to Aix-en-Provence.
A personal account of a ten-day silent meditation retreat in Thailand, highlighting daily experiences and emotional challenges faced during the journey.
The post provides essential guidelines for freelancers and contractors on how to manage client relationships and contracts effectively. Key points include the importance of signing contracts, charging upfront, delivering quality w...
0in the elevator
2025-05-28 • fiction elevator technology ex-boyfriends loss
Two exes, Jake and Elli, are trapped in an elevator and engage in a heated conversation about their past, including their failed relationship and the loss of their daughter. The story is fictional and ends with the elevator emerge...
The author reflects on their life and career, feeling lost and unfulfilled. They quit their corporate job and moved to Chiang Mai to find purpose. They are taking a month off to write and reflect on their life.
0i'm moving on from telegram
2025-05-26 • digital minimalism
The author discusses his decision to move on from Telegram to a blog, citing the platform's limited English-speaking audience and his preference for simplicity.
0an app i built made the first money
2025-05-07 • entrepreneurship money
The author and a friend launched an app to help guitarists improve their skills. They didn't market it and lost motivation. Two years later, they received a donation and discovered that people were using and benefiting from the ap...
0choosing memories over things
2025-05-06 • philosophy travel digital minimalism
The author reflects on material items and gifts, expressing a preference for experiences over physical possessions. They advocate for gifting digital items, experiences, and consumables over material goods.
0to do nothing
2025-04-05 • philosophy
The author reflects on the difficulty of doing nothing and the constant noise in our heads that urges us to be busy. They share a simple exercise to calm the mind and encourage people to sit peacefully with their thoughts.
0i am leaving canada
2025-04-03 • travel entrepreneurship
The author reflects on their decision to leave Canada after living there for nine years. They discuss their reasons for leaving, including financial concerns and a desire for a deeper reset in Asia. They also express fears about l...
The text discusses the role of advertising and the ethical responsibility of advertising companies. The author argues that advertising is not inherently evil and that companies have the responsibility to promote ethical brands.
The author tried to move their Google calendar to Proton but failed. They have been transitioning away from Google for three years due to privacy concerns. They successfully moved their browser, email, and documents to Proton, but...
0i hated coding, but i learned to love it again
2025-01-14 •
The author quit their software job due to frustration and burnout, but eventually rediscovered their love for coding and started their own startup. They discuss their journey through various software jobs and how they found joy in...
0just one last thing before the new year
2024-12-31 •
The author describes his day before New Year's Eve, where he decides to clean his Spotify music app as a form of minimalism. He talks about the clutter in his digital life and how he values minimalism in his everyday life.
The text discusses the concept of entrepreneurship and risk-taking, comparing it to playing darts. The author shares their personal history, highlighting the struggles they faced growing up and the opportunities they were able to ...
0life updates after the hacker news post
2024-12-19 •
The author reflects on the aftermath of a viral post, discussing work updates and personal struggles, including launching a new campaign, seeking part-time work, and expressing excitement for the future.
0my post blew up on hacker news
2024-12-07 •
The author expresses gratitude for the overwhelming response to their post 'my second year without a job' shared on Hacker News. They received 10,000 reads in just six hours, which is more than what they had in the past two years ...
0my second year without a job
2024-12-06 •
The author reflects on their second year without a job, discussing their financial situation, work projects, housing, hobbies, and health. They express gratitude for the positive aspects of the year and look forward to the future....
The author shares their experience with thrifting and why they believe it is a great practice. They discuss the environmental benefits of thrifting, the affordability of second-hand items, and the excitement of finding unique piec...
0core principles i (try to) live by
2024-11-28 •
The author was inspired by a blog post to create a list of core principles they live by. They discuss the importance of kindness, vulnerability, continuous learning, health, having projects, entrepreneurship, ethical non-monogamy,...
0100 wpm on colemak and a split keyboard
2024-11-21 •
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