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    2024 Q1 – Status Update

    The good, the ugly and everything in between
    May 7, 2024
    It’s crazy to think that the first Quarter of 2024 has already wrapped and is behind us. I genuinely don’t know where the time has disappeared to. In any way, in the spirit of learning in public and accountability, it’s time for a quick recap, seeing what worked, what didn’t and the steps to move…
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    I was rejected from my dream

    How rejection and discomfort lead to growth
    April 23, 2024
    Rejection sucks. In any way or form, no matter if it’s personal, professional, or anything in between. A big part of growth is getting comfortable with discomfort; part of that is facing inevitable rejection. This week, my application to Imperial College’s Master’s in Strategic Marketing program was unsuccessful, and the rejection email came right as…
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  • old age sunset

    I have (only) 2800 weeks left

    Making the most out of the time we get in this life
    April 16, 2024
    If all goes well, I have another 2800 weeks left to live. It feels incredibly awkward to write this out and even more so to really think about it. When this article goes live, 1,319 weeks of my life will have passed. There are only 2800 more to go. That’s scary. This week, I want…
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    Mantras for a Meaningful Life

    Life lessons to help me navigate life and adversity
    April 9, 2024
    Content Warning: Mention of suicide  Hey friends, This week’s post is arriving later than usual on a Sunday. It’s been a particularly challenging week, and it took me some time to gather my thoughts. On my way back from Poland on Monday night, my train journey was unexpectedly prolonged by around four hours, extending well…
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    Done is better than perfect

    Why it’s better to ship fast and iterate than trying to attain “perfection”
    April 2, 2024
    Hey friends! This week’s issue is finally coming to you on a Tuesday again, this time from sunny Verona where we’re doing a day-trip to. Happy easter to all those celebrating! Today, I want to dive deeper into a concept that’s crucial for anyone looking to bring a new product or service to life: the Minimum…
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  • self hosting price

    The Price Of Doing It Yourself

    Why sometimes it's cheaper to buy, rent or outsource
    March 26, 2024
    Why sometimes it’s cheaper to buy, rent or outsource
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  • nutrified post header

    Starting From Zero & Learning In Public

    The way to building a global D2C brand
    March 19, 2024
    The way to building a global D2C brand
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  • healing no contact

    Deciding To Go No Contact With A Toxic Parent

    Finding peace in the decision to disconnect, to heal and to move on.
    March 12, 2024
    Finding peace in the decision to disconnect, to heal and to move on.
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  • the absent father

    10 great life lessons from my shitty father

    10 Life Lessons from a Challenging Relationship with My Mostly Absent Father
    March 5, 2024
    10 Life Lessons from a Challenging Relationship with My Mostly Absent Father
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  • ikigai diagram

    Finding My Ikigai

    On finding purpose, professionally and personally
    February 27, 2024
    On finding purpose, professionally and personally
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