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Published in Ascent Publication

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What I think of when I iron my hair.

A reflexion on fitting in the country my passport shows as “home.” Naturally, my hair is curly. And I wear it that way since last year. However, when I go back “home” to my parents, I straighten it. I do it by choice, yes. For myself? No. I arrived back…

Natural Hair

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What I think of when I iron my hair.
What I think of when I iron my hair.
Natural Hair

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Published in The Startup

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The 4$ you spend on coffee are so worth it.

Hint: It’s not (all) about latte art. — A basic money management principle: stop spending money on coffees. Yes, on a purely mathematical level, paying 4$ a coffee several times a week is a total waste of money. If you grab a coffee out every day of the work week, that’s 20$ a week (weekends are another story). Per month, 80$ and per year that’s about 1,000$. 1,000$…

Money Management

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The 4$ you spend on coffee are so worth it.
The 4$ you spend on coffee are so worth it.
Money Management

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Published in The Startup

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Bullet Journaling Will Make You the Hero of Your Life

When I was a teenager, my brothers and I would always make fun of my mom because she noted EVERYTHING related to life organization into a notebook. This article made my mom jubilate. Yes, mom, this article is dedicated to you. Yes, you knew better. “I’m pretty organized… I think…” I have always seen myself…

Productivity

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Bullet Journaling Will Make You the Hero of Your Life
Bullet Journaling Will Make You the Hero of Your Life
Productivity

8 min read


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Collected wisdom | Collective wisdom

A collection of meaningful quotes & my comments — On this journey of self-realization I started a few years ago, reading has been instrumental. Throughout my readings, I’ve come across deep words and genius ideas. Quotes that have impacted me and heavily contributed to the steps I’ve taken on my path. They are all in a little black notebook…

Life Lessons

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Quotes
Quotes
Life Lessons

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Sep 6, 2022

Monologue archetype #001

FURY. — I am the huntress, running into the woods, hunting my pray. I am the warrior, charging beyond a fear sunk in the sea of my rage. I am the rebel, running towards the enemy, flames in my hands. I am here to fight. I am here to scream. …

Prose

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Monologue archetype #001
Monologue archetype #001
Prose

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Published in Betterism

·Jul 5, 2022

Make Peace With Rejection

The sooner you do, the faster you’ll start getting clients — If you’re just starting your freelance journey, here’s one mindset shift I usher you to get going asap. It will save you from: feeling miserable losing motivation losing self-confidence bailing on your project going back to your 9 to 5 too quickly Make peace with rejection. Make peace with the fact that you’ll receive…

Entrepreneurship

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Make Peace With Rejection
Make Peace With Rejection
Entrepreneurship

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Jun 30, 2022

How I solved two existential questions with one business framework

The questions: Who am I? What do I want? — This article is part of my series — “life lessons digest” where I share bite-sized insights for a better life. Subscribe to my Medium newsletter to receive the next ones. Unlike our parents’ generation which was on the quest for financial safety, our generation, for better or worse, seeks meaning…

Life Lessons

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How I solved two existential questions with one business framework
How I solved two existential questions with one business framework
Life Lessons

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May 31, 2022

Successful, happy you is right behind this one block.

Hint: It’s not your parents, the patriarchy or the Matrix. — The adversary is none other than the ‘other in me’. Carl Jung If you’re reading this, chances are you’re tired of not living at your full potential in terms of happiness, success, riches, and relationships. I was there too just a year ago. I have uncovered the roadblock that stood…

Psychology

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Successful, happy you is right behind this one block.
Successful, happy you is right behind this one block.
Psychology

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Published in The Startup

·Dec 28, 2020

I Conquered My Addiction to Instagram With One Sheet of Paper

Before you try all the hacks, start with a simple thing: a clear intention. — I’m a people pleaser: I seek external approval. It’s a natural thing for me to do. I’m not going to spend time finding the culprit of this pattern, it’s something I have in me, and many other people do too. For the past three years, I’ve developed a proper addiction…

Life Advice

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I Conquered My Addiction to Instagram With One Sheet of Paper
I Conquered My Addiction to Instagram With One Sheet of Paper
Life Advice

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Published in P.S. I Love You

·Dec 27, 2020

What Do You Mean, “I Love You”?

It feels like good-bye. — “I love you”, he said. For the first time, I couldn’t say it back. One thought repeated on a loop as I remained in an awkward silence: what does it mean, “I love you?” What did you mean with this sentence? You said it at the end of a conversation…

Relationships

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What Do You Mean, “I Love You”?
What Do You Mean, “I Love You”?
Relationships

3 min read

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I live. I learn. I write about it. Personal Development + Brand Strategy. www.instagram.com/oumwonders

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