Gathering thoughts…
A world of little thoughts.
Last week I went down a YouTube rabbithole of credit card optimization. I watched loads of videos of extremely smart people showing off how they maximized their credit card reward rates. Not just smart people – rich smart people. Folks whose time is money. Somehow, each of them determined that spending hours of their…
Sostengo que Tony Robbins le hizo (hace) mucho daño al mundo. Él creó el mundo de los Gurús y en consecuencia, muchos querían ser machos/hembras "alfa". Personalmente, nunca me subí al tren. Yo siempre supe que mi única competencia era yo mismo. Todos los días tenía que hacer algo mejor que ayer. Disciplina le llaman.…
Karena merupakan hal paling rasional untuk dilakukan, jika menggunakan sistem keuangan saat ini. Yang dikenal dengan istilah "FIAT currency". Uang fiat adalah mata uang keluaran pemerintah yang tidak didukung oleh komoditas fisik, seperti emas atau perak. Salah satu kekurangan uang fiat adalah inflasi. Bank Indonesia…
when i say "addiction" i mean that it is becoming an actual problem i've been indulging in books, thinking, "this is never going to be a problem -- i have never heard of anyone with a book-addiction before scoff" but i've arrived at it and it is terrifying i'm becoming a habitual book reader and i'm not even asking…
I am writing bits and pieces of content since 8th class. First they were rewritten stories that I read or heard or my own addition or subtraction from it. Then, when I observed writing poems means you can become popular in school bus, I started writing those. But, even if I wanted to write half decent poems, they…
I recently read an article by my fav blogger/idol/human Lawrence on finality of everything (look it up, it's a gem). Here's an excerpt from that- 'Understanding the finality of everything brings a clarity that only a wiser version of myself can see. If I know that one day I’ll long for the very things I routinely…
Islândia, Indonesia, India... O trio dos "I's", os lugares que eu mais amei conhecer. Já voltei para a Islândia, e voltaria de novo. Na India eu já quis até morar. Indonesia. Cada viagem, uma história. A primeira vez foi com Shima (que já partiu e deixou saudades...) quando escrevíamos nosso livro Volta ao Mundo em 13…
A serious daily journaler may have an extensive journaling routine. Three morning pages? They take 30 minutes or more, depending on writing/typing speed. A multiple-component journaling routine? My routine takes 20 to 45 minutes consisting of the following: gratitude, intent for the day, sometimes I need an…
The room was silent and my body was motionless. But my mind was agitated. I’d been sitting cross-legged on the floor for over an hour, with sweat dripping down my brow, and intense pain radiating from my knees. It felt like they were being crushed by giant invisible fists that were provoked by my stillness. I needed a…
I don’t want to give a fuck anymore. Not caring about what anyone might think. Just doing what I feel like and showing who I am. Whenever I managed to do that, life positively surprised me. I want this to be my permanent state of mind.
O último gole de álcool que tomei foi na virada do ano. Prometi começar 2023 aderindo a um detox alcoólico, aqui chamado de "Dry January", campanha que muita gente abraça no começo do ano ao lado do "Veganuary", mas eu achei muita coisa para dar conta e só abracei a primeira. "Beber menos álcool" está sempre nas…
ahhhhh i feel to create a more relatable design it helps to introduce imperfection. it provides the end user to continue the process of creation making the outcome more unique...
Writing doesn't come naturally to me. Questions like- what's the use case of writing?, there's too much content already floating around!, how will others perceive what I write? etc. etc. have been pulling me back since a very long time now. FRICTION at work, you see. I've greased my thought process with some oil…
I’m sad for what I won’t experience. I can imagine walking out the front door, leaving the shade of the porch and feeling the powerful sun immerse me in its warm, like i’m getting into a hot tub without the wet feeling. Maybe all these things i will miss are things i already miss from the idealized summers in south…
I hardly remember when did I attend a full day classes of my college. For the past 9 months, I was a part of a start-up in fin-tech domain. But due to rookie mistakes, they dried up and thus I had to get another internship to pay EMIs of my new I-phone (Aah! What a motivation to work). So, two days back I joined…
To the ones, Laying awake at night, Wondering if you’ll ever find someone. Scrolling through Instagram, Looking through the window of life, And it seems like the Whole world is finding love, You’re happy for them. But there’s a whisper, A doubt, A tiny prick to the heart “Will I ever be as happy as them?” Some of us…
Must I have a title here? What if a paragraph suffices? Does this site allow for microblogging? So many questions!
The prevailing cultural norm views work as a necessary evil - something to endure from Monday to Friday and escape from on weekends. In contrast, I perceive work differently. For me, work is engaging and fulfilling; it isn't a switch to turn off at 5 PM or on weekends. Yes, I have to push myself sometimes, and no, I…
你先去做 做出一堆狗屎 在慢慢去改. 只要做了 你就会发现你的技术会改进 “你可以懒惰 粗燥的做 可是千万不要想你变得完美了 才去做”
who is the most important person? is it your spouse? is it a parent? is it your child? is it you? the truth is, none of these people should be the most important... at least not all the time the most important person needs to be the one in front of you whomever you're with, they deserve your undivided attention it…
Recently, I have been leaning on nature as a teacher through the process of unlearning the prioritization of efficiency and productivity that has been instilled in me. This is a documentation of the lessons that I have been taught. TRUSTING THEIR WISDOM Even though we share 1/4 of our DNA with them, plants have…
It’s been an illuminating and fun journey. Now at 613, I’m taking a 2-week break. That’s 613 atomic essays written and published since June 2021. I wrote and published daily until essay 500. Then I started taking the weekends off. In addition to essays, I’ve developed a journaling habit. Daily gratitude followed by 20…
If you want to be 健谈; you just gotta try to use your brain Before meeting — think what’s going to talk about; put effort and interest into it & technically just don’t be lazy. For example if you’re going to a badminton session. Everyone should be interested in badminton. You can search from rackets, shoes, badminton…
The only thing that bores me more than my opinion is yours. I haven't heard a new take or a hot take in more than 20 years. Most of my takes are bargain basement off the shelf opinions that I hold true -- I think? -- not because I believe them but because of some delusional image I have of myself. I am not the only…
Maybe I'm biased, but I don't believe that people are fundamentally lazy. Our whole modern world seems founded on this misconception. Why do people need jobs? Because, if they didn't have them, they'd give themselves over to lounging and debauchery. Every person is a malingerer at heart. Can this really be true? In my…
Shakira and Gerard Pique are separating after being together for 12 years. I was scrolling through twitter when I first came across a tweet about this and I did not think it is true . But soon after a few days it was all over the news that Pique was cheating on Shakira and was even living alone in an apartment now .…
what is self doubt and why does it matter? self doubt is not believing in yourself, not trusting your gut. you could be the most talented person on earth and not know it because you don't give yourself the chance . . how do we fix self doubt? - get yourself out there and experience - be active get some reps in - find…
Just saw though - from a dying 23 yo patient His last ideal was to bring his kindness and love to everyone around him And he hoped to be remembered from that Because when I was poor I was not in the right state of mind My mind was abit evil and selfish I didn’t want to spend time with my ex because I wanted to focus…
There are some conversations where it is just so interesting, but you don't have any knowledge about or have any chance of participating, that was me today. When a topic gets too specific into a certain area that is unknown to me I'm just speechless, can't even think of relevant questions to ask even if I am curious…
Do music help us to form narratives in our head? Do some music make us think about conflicts while others about compassion? Do our brains have the ability to translate the signals from music into more structured words, sentences and stories? Recently I have been inspired to think and write about topics that I feel are…
Do you push yourself to learn new skills? I’m exploring new skills in writing and art. My writing exploration is in its third year. I write essays and short memoir pieces on three different platforms. I also journal. There is so much to learn and so many ideas to try. I recently added art to my exploration. I’ve…
A professional is someone who is paid to perform a task. A dentist is paid to care for teeth. A teacher is paid to impart an education. There are clearly defined and agreed upon definitions for professions; organizations are established to accredit individuals and revoke those credentials when ethical norms are…
In Biology WBC stands for White Blood Cells and RBC stands for Red Blood cells , but this is not about biology . This is about a game , a game of football to be precise , where two brilliant teams went all out for the prestigious champions league trophy . On may 28th , the UEFA Champions League final was played in…
What do we say to the god of procrastination? Not today.
I'm talking about structures - more specifically incentive structures. Politics, economies, sports teams, companies are all driven by incentives Those that set up well calibrated incentive structures are the most successful That's why capitalism (with regulation to account for self-centeredness of humankind) works so…
AHH the context to what we have built in the past differs to what exists today. so why is there heavy emphasis on relating architecture to the context of 'now' when the possibility of that to change is guaranteed? if architecture design is void of context will the character to a city become more rich? big questions…
Continuation of https://nicheless.blog/post/focusing-on-work--types-of-di A good strategy for resisting distracting thoughts is essential to maintaining focus on the work you want to accomplish. Let's take a closer look at the first distraction highlighted in the previous chapter: Waiting for a Process to Finish In my…
I'm currently at a wellness hotel with my parents, enjoying fantastic 4-course menus for dinner. The contrast from university canteen food was high, yet by day 3, it's already starting to feel normal. This shows how quickly our reality shapes our perception, with new experiences rapidly becoming our new normal. We…
i hate how much i loved your laugh. i hate how lonely all of this growth feels. i hate that you never celebrated my hard work. i hate that i tried. i hate that i loved your car. i hate that i loved every bit of that part of you that made me hate myself. i hate that i stayed. i hate that i waited while your mouth…
In December 2022, I chose the word ’connect’ as my word of the year for 2023. I want to connect with people in person and on social media. I want to connect with others through my writing and connect my actions to my purpose. Connecting on social media requires: Showing up daily to post content. Responding to comments…
It's a World Cup! In December! In Qatar! The number of column inches submitted to the internet about this binge of sport is legion. This post is about marketing, however. Comedian Joe Lycett has been so outraged by the coalescence of football money and questionable regimes (under 25 woman in Qatar? Get permission, as…
Focus is overrated. There, I said it. We’re told to zero in, eliminate distractions, and optimize every second. “Deep work” or whatever the latest productivity cult is preaching. But constant focus? It’s not a superpower. It’s a CAGE. Your best ideas don’t show up when you’re grinding away, when you're trying to force…
Estou lendo "A cidade solitária", de Olivia Laing, em que a autora se muda para Nova York e passa a habitar a solidão. Ela escreve "Comecei a perceber que a solidão era um lugar povoado: uma cidade em si mesma." Para discorrer sobre o tema, Laing se cerca de artistas que viveram na mesma cidade tendo a solidão como…
estava lendo drops da fal e fiquei pensando no estilo dela, tão livre, resgatando pequenos objetos do seu relicário, e quis fazer isso também. muita coisa aconteceu nas últimas semanas. fui pra chapada diamantina pela primeira vez, fiquei na casa dos pais de uma amizade que surgiu repentina e tão aleatoriamente, num…
We arrived here on a Sunday evening. It was already 9 PM as we trudged out of the airport gates lugging a heavy pile of suitcases onto an empty road. Someone should have received us here and, after a few moments of panic and frantic WhatsApp calls, we found out that the driver was late. We sat down at a parapet on the…
It has occurred to me several times in the past. I feel like expressing it to a friend of the opposite gender. It is the feeling of polyamory - it is not about just sex, it is about having conversations, it is about being available to listen and share with each other. I felt like calling the friend and asking to meet…
and who teach me how to love things i met a girl who loves to cook and garden and by hanging out with her, or maybe by cooking with her, i grew to LOVE cooking and just hearing her talk about gardening made me love gardening more i had a friend in hs who was an Arts & Culture Self-Guided Exploration Master and she…
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh Exhausted from the day. tomorrow excites me. a dream of tomorrow as i sleep will be worth the efforts of today...
