Being The Weird One
After 15 years of location independence, being the weird one everywhere changes you. The identity shifts, cultural friction, and unexpected growth that follow.
Why I Built AI Kiddo, A Kids Vocabulary App (and How)
How watching my toddler master YouTube's UX led me to build AI Kiddo, a vocabulary app teaching kids words in 8 languages. From MVP to App [...]
Can You Stay Relevant After 50, In The Age of AI?
After 50, you hold three assets AI can't automate: experience, ethics, and mindset. They compound with time. That's not a disadvantage—it's your edge.
Chasing Pigeons, Motivation and Barking
Watching a dog chase pigeons reveals fundamental truths about motivation—the pursuit itself generates energy, outcomes are secondary to the chase
The 2 Most Important Things I Did In 2015
Years get measured by decisive actions, not accumulated days. Two decisions in 2015 shaped everything that followed—impact compounds over time
The Story Of Transmaraton – 64 KM Ultramarathon
64 kilometers through Transylvania tested preparation against reality. The Transmaraton race report chronicles what happens when theory meets mountain trails
The Story Of My First 100 Kilometers Race
First 100km race crosses into ultra distance territory. Marathon doubled plus eight more kilometers—discovering new limits beyond previous boundaries
2014 In Review
Annual reviews create accountability through reflection. 2014's lessons, wins, failures documented—year-end analysis reveals patterns invisible daily
The Story Of My Second 60 km Race
Second 60km race reveals what first couldn't teach. Experience compounds through repetition—familiarity exposes nuance missed initially
The Story Of My Fourth Marathon
Fourth marathon reveals what three couldn't teach. Repetition exposes patterns—each race adds layer to understanding endurance
The Story Of My First Ultra Marathon
Crossing from marathon to ultra changes everything. First ultra-marathon reveals where physical limits meet mental boundaries—50km teaches different lessons than 42
The Story Of My Third Marathon
Third marathon consolidates lessons from first two. Experience accumulates through repetition—each race adds depth to understanding
Life After One Million Words
Writing one million words changes thinking forever. Massive output reveals patterns invisible in small batches—quantity creates quality
The Story Of My First Mountain Half Marathon
Mountain half marathons introduce vertical challenges. Elevation changes everything about racing—flat speed means nothing uphill
Hi, I’m Dragos Roua and I’m an SUV
Identifying as SUV reveals personality through metaphor. Vehicle comparisons expose driving styles—how you move through life matters more than destination
Suspended Disbelief
Reality requires belief suspension temporarily. Embracing uncertainty allows experiences impossible through rigid skepticism—magic lives in openness
The Cocoon
Cocoon stage feels like death before transformation. Metamorphosis requires dissolution—caterpillar must die for butterfly to emerge
2012 – The Aftermath
Year aftermath reveals actual impact. 2012 retrospective examines what mattered—hindsight clarifies present confusion
The Subtle Benefits Of Being Born In The Wrong Place
Wrong birthplace creates unexpected advantages. Geographic disadvantage forces adaptation—constraints breed resourcefulness and perspective
How To Write A Successful eBook, Get A Publisher Deal, Reach #2 In AppStore – The Quick And Easy Guide
eBook success requires strategy beyond writing. Publishing path from manuscript to AppStore ranking—quick guide covers entire journey