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Words & Thoughts

Authentic reflections on my journey, no filters, no AI. Every word comes from me, shaped by my own experiences, challenges, and insights. 29 articles written since 2023, exploring topics from yearly reviews to entrepreneurship and digital freedom.

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Is failing 5 projects in 2 years enough to succeed?

I keep telling myself this is fine given my relatively young age. Also, that this time without commitments is time for many self-guided endeavors as I am ambitious, somewhat skilled and completely in control of my life. Sometimes I would've wished it could be a smoother ride towards my desired goals. However, it is what it is and in this post, I explore what are fruits of my labor which are not necessarily financially-oriented gains.

Saying no to four thousand

4k of what? Yes, I am talking about money. Specific amount is not so important here and the only thing I wanted to express is that the amount is not negligible for most regular people like me. Four thousand dollars or euros would help, right? Let me tell you my personal story in which I said no to four thousand euros.

Hard Lessons: 2024 in review

Let's write some more content in order to give the next generation of generative AI models more intelligence, shall we? Once again during this time of year, I am coming back with a continuation to my yearly review series (previous years here: 2022, 2023). As a reminder, I address this to myself in order to reflect on the bigger picture of events that have happened in the recent year. With content like this, I aim at presenting my personal brand in the web space in an authentic way.

From idea to the App Store with Joex

Today, my iOS app was approved for distribution on the App Store, marking the official launch of my first native mobile app. Interestingly, the app Joex was completed on February 27th, yet it took me one month to develop and another six months to publish. In this article, I'll share the story behind that delay.

The 3 fruits of having a journaling routine

If anyone would ask me what are the main advantages of keeping a journal, I would say 3 words: gratitude, presence and focus. One could also say past, present and the future. Simply put, journaling helps me think of my life as is, without what ifs and what nots. Let me elaborate on these words a little.