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How to Know Yourself-53: The Role of Money in Self-Discovery
We’ve explored obstacles, hardships, and the journey of continuous self-development. Now, in the next few posts, our focus will shift to something just as significant: money. Our financial situation plays a crucial role in the process of self-discovery—just as much as emotional or mental well-being. As the Irish writer Jonathan Swift wisely said: “A wise…
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Medellin – Travel notes
Day 1 When we landed in Medellín, the taxi fares gave us a bit of a shock. But as we headed toward the city center, that surprise faded. The distance was much longer compared to Bogotá, and we also used a toll road. The journey itself was much more scenic than in Bogotá. As we…
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How to Know Yourself-52: Strategies for Personal Growth
The Roadblock Within: What’s Really Holding You Back? Still trying to figure yourself out? As I said from the beginning—it’s not easy.There are dozens of obstacles and challenges.But with effort, experimentation, and persistence, we keep moving forward.No effort is ever wasted. Every moment you invest in yourself takes you one step closer to where you…
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How to Know Yourself-51: Balancing Growth and Happiness
Why This Obsession with Growth? One thing I’ve noticed in so-called “developed” countries is how event-centered their lifestyles are.Planning everything. Constant activities. Even when friends meet up, they try to turn it into a game. I think there are two reasons for this: Maybe one reason why these “sporty Europeans” are so addicted to working…
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Break Free from Algorithmic Thinking
Sometimes, we expect too much from people who’ve spent most of their lives consuming information shaped by algorithms, click-driven news outlets, and ratings-hungry TV shows—without ever developing a reading habit. But here’s the truth:All content is designed to grab your attention and shape your thinking.And I don’t mean that in a conspiracy-theory way.Whether you realize…
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How to Know Yourself-50: Learning as a Path to Growth
Things don’t always go as planned. That’s life. So, ask yourself: What’s the connection between constant learning and constant growth in your life? And more importantly: What do you do each day to support your growth? Why We Drift Away from Our Goals We’ve touched on this in earlier posts. Whether it’s external obstacles, lack…
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