Words We Don’t Use Anymore
Language evolves through deletion. Words disappear when concepts become obsolete or unspeakable. What we stop saying reveals cultural shifts
These Grapes Are Very Fresh, You’re Very Lucky, Sir
Merchants create urgency through scarcity theater. Fresh grapes, lucky timing, special deals—all scripts to trigger buying before thinking
Speed Is A Function Of Fuel
Fast execution requires high-quality fuel—energy, focus, resources. Running on empty produces slow results regardless of effort intensity
Time Off Is Actually Time On
Although today started rather joyfully, and I even took a different route to work , enjoying one of the many breathtaking vistas of Lisbon, it somehow
How I Use addTaskManager To Churn Out Content Daily
Daily content production requires systems, not willpower. addTaskManager separates capture, decision, and execution—the GTD framework that makes consistency automatic
Six Months Of Writing Every Day – Checkpoint Six Of The 365 Days Writing Challenge
Six months of daily publishing. Halfway through the year, the challenge shifted from discipline to identity. Writing became who I am, not what I do
When Stealing Is Forced Into Legality
Legal theft happens when governments change rules retroactively. Property rights dissolve when laws shift underneath you—legality doesn't guarantee morality
The Theory Of Truth
Truth evolves with time. Yesterday's conspiracy theories become today's accepted facts, revealing the fluid nature of information.
Correlation Is Not Causation – But It Can Really Help With Prediction
People use all sort of predictive technologies. Probably the most popular is meteorology.
Last Mile With Ice Cream
The last mile of any project is hardest. Reward yourself at the finish line—ice cream, rest, celebration. Acknowledgment refuels motivation for the next start
Rewards, Small Celebrations And Acknowledgments
Small wins need acknowledgment or motivation dies. Rewards don't have to be big—recognition matters more than magnitude. Celebrate progress consistently
365 Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Five
Five months of daily writing. The challenge became automatic. Discipline transformed into habit—showing up no longer requires willpower
A Little Bit Of Rest
I have a really hard time resting. When I get into "work mode" I summon all the resources available in the moment and keep pushing forward.
Nearly Missing It
Near misses teach more than successes or failures. Almost achieving something reveals exactly what's missing. The gap between close and done contains the lesson
The Berlin Wall Inside Our Minds
Physical walls fall but mental walls persist. We build barriers inside our minds that outlast external restrictions. Internal freedom requires demolishing invisible walls
Lisbon’s Pigeons And Some Territorial Issues
Pigeons fight over Lisbon's squares like nations fight over borders. Territorial behavior scales from birds to empires—the instinct stays identical
The Random Post
Not every post needs purpose. Random thoughts have value in their randomness. Structure serves goals, but chaos serves discovery
A Flea Market
Flea markets trade other people's discarded value. One person's trash becomes another's treasure. The market proves value is subjective and contextual
365 Essential Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Four for Location Independence
Four months of daily writing on location independence. The discipline builds skills money can't buy—showing up regardless of conditions, circumstances, motivation
Learning To Play The Guitar – 8 Months After
Eight months into guitar. Progress is slow, clumsy, frustrating. But fingers remember what mind forgets. Skill accumulates invisibly until it suddenly appears