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Autumn Weather
September 24, 2024A new season begins
As the evenings begin to come earlier, the darkness of night slowly takes over the city, and the chilly air gently starts to be felt, it’s clear autumn has begun. It seems almost as if it happened overnight: it was still summer, and then out of nowhere we’re cuddled up on the couch under a… -
2024 Q1 – Status Update
May 7, 2024The good, the ugly and everything in between
It’s crazy to think that the first Quarter of 2024 has already wrapped and is behind us. I genuinely don’t know where the time has disappeared to. In any way, in the spirit of learning in public and accountability, it’s time for a quick recap, seeing what worked, what didn’t and the steps to move… -
I was rejected from my dream
April 23, 2024How rejection and discomfort lead to growth
Rejection sucks. In any way or form, no matter if it’s personal, professional, or anything in between. A big part of growth is getting comfortable with discomfort; part of that is facing inevitable rejection. This week, my application to Imperial College’s Master’s in Strategic Marketing program was unsuccessful, and the rejection email came right as… -
I have (only) 2800 weeks left
April 16, 2024Making the most out of the time we get in this life
If all goes well, I have another 2800 weeks left to live. It feels incredibly awkward to write this out and even more so to really think about it. When this article goes live, 1,319 weeks of my life will have passed. There are only 2800 more to go. That’s scary. This week, I want… -
Mantras for a Meaningful Life
April 9, 2024Life lessons to help me navigate life and adversity
Content Warning: Mention of suicide Hey friends, This week’s post is arriving later than usual on a Sunday. It’s been a particularly challenging week, and it took me some time to gather my thoughts. On my way back from Poland on Monday night, my train journey was unexpectedly prolonged by around four hours, extending well… -
Done is better than perfect
April 2, 2024Why it’s better to ship fast and iterate than trying to attain “perfection”
Hey friends! This week’s issue is finally coming to you on a Tuesday again, this time from sunny Verona where we’re doing a day-trip to. Happy easter to all those celebrating! Today, I want to dive deeper into a concept that’s crucial for anyone looking to bring a new product or service to life: the Minimum… -
The Price Of Doing It Yourself
March 26, 2024Why sometimes it's cheaper to buy, rent or outsource
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Starting From Zero & Learning In Public
March 19, 2024The way to building a global D2C brand
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Deciding To Go No Contact With A Toxic Parent
March 12, 2024Finding peace in the decision to disconnect, to heal and to move on.
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10 great life lessons from my shitty father
March 5, 202410 Life Lessons from a Challenging Relationship with My Mostly Absent Father
10 Life Lessons from a Challenging Relationship with My Mostly Absent Father