We live in a world where everything is fighting for our attention—and sometimes, that fight isn’t fair. Distractions are everywhere—subtle, persistent, and often designed to onboard you onto someone else’s mission. Society constantly tries to plant ideas in your head: what you should do, what you shouldn’t, how you should act, and what’s expected of you.
The best way to fight back? Don’t care too much. Don’t care about the outcomes, don’t care about what others think, and don’t care about the role society wants to assign you. The world is big enough for you to stay grounded and detached, while still giving your best—creating, building, and contributing in a way that brings real value to yourself and those around you.
Set clear boundaries. Don’t let others—no matter how important they may seem—dictate your direction. That’s the only way to stay aligned with your purpose and do what’s truly right.
Define your goals. Mark your path. Then go all in. Do your best work, stay true to yourself—and your followers will find you. Success always follows those who walk with clarity and conviction.
From an early age, I was always trying to figure out where I truly belonged in the world. I often wondered what my life would look like when I got older. But the truth is, I never had a clear vision of being in a specific place or following a particular path. I just had a general idea of what I liked and went with the flow.
Looking back, I’ve always found success when I doubled down on the things that came naturally to me. On the other hand, I almost always failed when I tried to force myself into something I wanted to do—things that sounded great in theory but didn’t really click with who I was. Sometimes I wondered if that was a lack of talent or just poor judgment. But over time, I realized it wasn’t really about either. I was only good at the things I could truly obsess over—things I couldn’t stop thinking about. Everything else was just a passing phase or a short-lived interest.
It took me a while to accept that. For a long time, I felt like I wasn’t trying hard enough. That maybe my effort was being wasted. But one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is this: you can’t force your way into something. You have to let things unfold, find your rhythm, and recognize what sticks. That’s where real success begins.
For me, that usually means being immersed in something for a long time—thinking about it constantly, revisiting it regularly, and refining it with meaningful iteration. Take this blog, for example. I never force myself to write. But every now and then, when I have time and feel inspired, I sit down to write for my future self—and for you, my visiting friend—with sincerity and good intentions.
There’s a saying that goes, “Fishermen mend their nets when there’s no work for them.” I think that’s a beautiful metaphor for life. Investing in yourself and your skills is the best way to create your own luck. Because when opportunity shows up, you’ll be ready.
And that’s the key: be prepared—and when the moment comes, go all in and make it count.
There’s a unique kind of joy I feel when I dive into a new topic. I love the spark of curiosity, the planning phase, the excitement of figuring out how to approach something I know little about. From that initial idea to the moment I start learning, it all feels purposeful and energizing.
But that excitement often fades when the path forward isn’t so clear—especially when I fall into the trap of thinking I want to “learn how to do something” without really understanding what that means. Take learning to play guitar, for example. For years, I told myself I wanted to learn, but I had no clear idea of what that actually involved. I didn’t know where to start, what milestones to aim for, or how progress should even look. As a result, it was slow, frustrating, and not very rewarding.
Learn how to learn
The same thing happened when I first tried to learn how to code. I went from tutorial to tutorial, book to book—completing course after course—only to find myself right back at the beginning whenever I tried to start something from scratch. I knew about coding, but I didn’t know how to actually do it.
In both cases, the core problem was the same: I had the process backward. I focused on absorbing information before setting a clear goal I could work toward. Without a specific, realistic outcome in mind, I had no way of identifying the knowledge gaps that were holding me back. I was learning in theory, not in practice.
Of course, following a curriculum is helpful—but only if it’s tied to something you’re actively trying to build or do. We’re taught in school to follow structured lessons, progressing from topic to topic year after year. But in real life, there’s no natural rhythm or schedule pushing us to revisit what we’ve missed. And if we’re learning alone, it’s easy to get stuck without realizing what exactly we’re missing. Even worse, we end up with a shallow understanding that’s not enough to move forward, making the entire process feel heavier and more confusing.
But there’s hope. The idea is simple: stick to the basics and don’t jump ahead until you really grasp what the subject is about—and more importantly, what it means to you. If you want to learn guitar, don’t obsess over theory or complicated solos right away. Start with the basics: learn your chords, master some simple progressions, practice rhythm, and get comfortable reading tabs. Once those are second nature, you’ll be playing songs in no time—and progressing to more complex techniques won’t feel so overwhelming.
It’s the same with coding. Ask yourself: What do I want to build? Maybe it’s a simple app. Great—sketch it out, understand how it should function, and then find a course that teaches the basics you need. Learn about building blocks like variables, functions, and classes—and immediately apply them to your project. When you get stuck, you’ll clearly see what knowledge you’re missing, and you’ll know exactly what to search for.
The worst thing you can do is hop from tutorial to tutorial hoping to feel more prepared. That’s not learning—it’s just procrastination in disguise.
In the end, learning by doing means committing to action. Focus on the fundamentals. Document your gaps as they arise. Find the resources that help you fill them. Use tools like AI as your personal tutor—available anytime, ready to help you break through when you’re stuck.
This approach won’t just help you learn—it will help you build. And that’s what really matters.
Time is a strange and fascinating thing—it can both erode and resolve. Sometimes, it’s better to let time do the work instead of rushing in ourselves. Often, we need a bit of distance to truly understand what’s happening and to be able to respond with clarity.
It’s only through time that we gain true perspective.
It’s also important to recognize that time can reveal things we might miss in the moment. Acting too quickly—especially on matters we care deeply about—can lead to decisions made without a full understanding of the situation. And that can have consequences we didn’t anticipate.
Still, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of believing that our problems will disappear on their own if we simply wait. They won’t—and more often than not, they’ll only grow larger the longer we ignore them.
The real trick is to give ourselves time to develop perspective without becoming passive. Problems shouldn’t be left to resolve themselves—but neither should we rush to fix them without reflection. Some of the wisest people in the world, like Warren Buffett, are known for thinking things through for months—sometimes even years—before making major decisions.
So why shouldn’t we do the same for the things that matter most to us?
If you’re anything like me and love diving into many different things, staying focused on a single task can feel almost impossible. That’s totally normal—our nature often pulls us toward what we want to do in the moment rather than what we should or must do.
The endless to-do lists and checkboxes often leave us feeling unsatisfied. We’re constantly chasing the next thing, never really settling into the now. Sure, having a bigger picture in mind helps us move in the right direction, but that doesn’t mean we need to force ourselves through every minor obligation.
That’s why I embraced one key principle from the slow productivity movement: identify the one most important thing you need to accomplish today—and do it first thing in the morning. Once that’s done, you’ve already reached your goal. The rest of the day is yours.
What usually follows is a beautiful shift. The “busy work” tends to lose its grip. You stop scheduling every little task and start picking up what feels right in the moment. Even meetings, events, and obligations you once felt bound to lose their pressure. Bought a ticket to a conference but don’t feel like going? Don’t. Your time and energy are more valuable than that.
This mindset brings a radical but peaceful change: do what you love, stay present, and let the rest take care of itself.
I’ve always wanted to pick up new things—from playing the guitar to learning how to code—but it was never easy for me. The desire to feel free and move from one thing to another has always been the main force driving my life. It’s as if I didn’t want to feel “locked in” by obligations I placed on myself. And that fear often meant failing to commit to anything that required consistent, repetitive practice over years—or even decades.
But maybe the issue wasn’t the feeling of being trapped. Maybe it was the approach I took to building habits. I didn’t enjoy the process as much as I thought I would, and that made all the difference.
Over the years, many of my interests were either fulfilled, forgotten, or replaced. Some just fell away, never to be picked up again. But a few stuck—like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or going to the gym regularly. These became part of my life not because I forced them, but because I genuinely enjoyed them. I look forward to every opportunity to train or work out.
It seems the activities that truly resonate with us are the ones that naturally stick. Maybe we shouldn’t try to “domesticate” ourselves or force decisions about what we must do. Instead, we could gently explore different interests, try new things, and pay attention to what feels right along the way.
And if something falls off later? That’s okay too. Don’t beat yourself up about it.
We truly live in a multiverse. Throughout life, we interact with different people, cultures, beliefs, and circumstances—all of which try to define us and assign us a place in the world. At the same time, each of us carries a personal universe in our minds, shaped by our own fears, hopes, and visions of what life should look like. Sometimes, we project these inner worlds outward—but more often than not, they remain confined to our imagination.
Build the Kingdom You Want to Rule
If you pause and observe the world around you, you’ll realize that everything was built by people no different than you or me. People who followed their passion—often in defiance of what others or society expected of them. A few weeks ago, I came across the incredible story of how the Statue of Liberty came to be. What began as a dream in the mind of one person eventually took shape, becoming a cultural masterpiece that inspired hope and lifted the spirits of generations of immigrants arriving in New York City in search of a better life.
I don’t know exactly what it takes to achieve something on the scale of what Bartholdi did—but I do know this: without the belief that our ideas can become real, none of it would have ever existed. To be truly free—to rule over your own life—you must first create it. Shape it with intention. Project it into the world with boldness and love.
Do your best work. Pour your passion into it. And in doing so, you’ll become the king of your own kingdom—in a multiverse where everyone has the power to shape their own destiny.
In today’s world—full of exciting distractions—it’s hard to stay focused on the things that actually move us forward. There’s always something new, fun, or urgent pulling our attention. Whether it’s a gym class, a dentist appointment, or a work task, if we’re not fully motivated, even thinking about when to start can feel overwhelming.
That’s where discipline steps in.
Discipline is what gets us going, especially when motivation is nowhere to be found. It carries us through until we become familiar with what needs to be done, conquer the uncertainty around it, and eventually learn to enjoy the process. That’s when things shift into habit—when tasks become part of who we are, done almost on autopilot, with a clear understanding of their outcomes.
But to get there, we need to start. And that means doing the thing now—not waiting for inspiration, the perfect timing, or the right mood. Because the goal is to build a habit, not chase perfection.
Every dream I’ve had—whether it was learning to play guitar, reading the classics, or committing to Brazilian jiu-jitsu—started to slip the moment I stopped doing those things regularly. They weren’t lost because I failed; they were simply replaced by whatever was more present in my life at the time.
This isn’t about progress alone—it’s about creating a process. A rhythm. A structure you can rely on, so you know when you’re doing the things that matter to you. That’s how you achieve the goals tied to the dreams you’ve always carried.
It doesn’t mean becoming a Navy SEAL or an ultramarathoner with a hyper-disciplined schedule. It means showing up for that late workout every Tuesday and Thursday, so you stay active in the sport you love. It means reading one chapter a week just so the book doesn’t get forgotten. We don’t need to over-discipline ourselves—we just need to keep our promises and be realistic about it.
Doing something daily, weekly, biweekly, or even every two months—it all counts. As long as we keep doing it, we stay connected to what we care about. Even when life gets chaotic, those small acts of discipline keep us aligned with who we want to be.
They say our best work lies in the things we’re avoiding. So let’s stop avoiding. Let’s decide it matters—and then make it happen.
It’s easy to forget what we truly want from life—or to produce mediocre results—when we lose motivation along the way. But the important thing is to keep the promises we make to ourselves and to put in our best effort to accomplish what we set out to do.
Do Everything In Love
I once heard Rick Rubin talk about the best creators he had worked with. He said they obsessed over their craft to the point where they’d feel comfortable gifting their work to God. That’s the kind of purpose we should aim for. If we’re going to do something, we should do it with care, intention, and pride—or not do it at all.
I know it’s hard to maintain this mindset in a world that often pulls us in directions that don’t align with who we are. We’re constantly asked to work on things that don’t feel like part of our story. Still, there’s something powerful in building something with meaning—something that can stand on its own, with no shame or compromise.
This doesn’t mean we need to be perfectionists. It means we should be aware of what we’re creating, how it might be useful to others, and how someone might genuinely enjoy it—whether it’s a product, a service, or even a simple act of kindness.
Treat everything you do as if you’re crafting a piece of art. Don’t settle for anything less—not in your work, not in your values, and not in the way you live your life. Stay true to yourself. And enjoy the process.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how I process things in my mind—constantly revisiting the same thoughts just to explain them again, hoping to reach some sort of complete understanding or internal “alignment.” But what I’ve noticed is that this rarely helps. More often than not, it traps me in a loop I call “cyclic thinking”—a state where I keep rethinking the same topics just to ensure I’ve covered every angle.
Focus on Your Best Effort
At the core of this habit is the need to make everything perfect and to avoid making mistakes at all costs. But this mindset is rooted in our most basic insecurities—the fear of failure, of being wrong, of not being enough. The truth is, we don’t need to constantly chase a perfect outcome. What we really need is to show up, do our best, and accept that the outcome—whatever it may be—is just part of the process.
You don’t always need to be in perfect “alignment” with yourself to move forward. What matters is that you understand what’s happening, know what needs to be done, and keep pushing toward what you want—regardless of the fear, doubt, or discomfort along the way.
It’s okay to feel unsure. It’s okay to be afraid. These feelings are simply a byproduct of our deep desire to be perfect, loved, and respected. Acknowledge them—and then keep going.
