In last week’s experiment I was learning how to manage negative emotions. I was using the “trick” Buddha Gautama Siddhartha is using in the parable about Mara, the demon who liked to tempt him with anger, lust and greed. In the story Buddha would react by acknowledging Mara’s presence, naming him, and inviting him for … Continue reading
I had to do something. Do you know that feeling when everything and anything around you feels just slightly more irritating? People walk too slowly. You frown. Someone stands in your way. You ostentatiously walk around and make sure they notice. Your colleague forgot to tell you that agenda changed and you are not prepared … Continue reading
I used both Kindle and Audible apps as part of my experiment in Week 7 when I was trying to listen to audio books everywhere (read How to read 3 good books in one week without much effort). Of course there are other options, but if you’re looking for the largest offering, you will end … Continue reading
I feel like a genius. Well, a bit. Last week I managed to “read” 3 and a half books from my long reading queue. I’m done with How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, Lying by Sam Harris, Zero to One by Peter Thiel, and I’m half way through The Cosmic Trigger … Continue reading
I love reading since my childhood. We had decent amount of books even during the commie times, yet there were books that I read more than 10-15 times. I would usually read a few books simultaneously – which is probably one of the reasons Kindle is still my favorite gadgets (contested only by Oura ring – … Continue reading
In week 6 I set out to find out whether I am entrepreneur material, pushing myself behind the comfort zone by asking people for discount. I knew this would be tough for me because of my upbringing – I very rarely ask people for any kind of help. My whole life my parents subtly emphasized … Continue reading
I finished my first monthly experiment – Ketogenic diet and fasting. There’s a lot of things to write about both keto and fasting, so I decided to split results into two parts. Second part will be about the interesting experience with 3 day fast, and here in part one I will start with reviewing ketogenic … Continue reading
I was planning acroyoga to be the topic for month 2, but my job interfered. It happens that I’m travelling 3 of the 4 weeks (hello from Myanmar) and I won’t be able to attend acro classes. But I had another topic lined up that is partially relevant to travels, so I’m going with it … Continue reading
When I picked the “10 seconds to happiness” experiment, it was because I thought it’s very easy. I like people with all our differences, and I wish them well in general. How hard could it be to wish two people every day to be happy? I had no idea that it will end up being … Continue reading
