Self-Development
This is where I share my thoughts on self-development—basically how to get a little better at life. It’s all about happiness, finding inspiration, and, of course, learning new things along the way. Consider it a little boost to help you grow—no pressure, just some ideas to think about.
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Social Equality VS Individual Freedom
This is an eternal problem.The values of social equality and individual freedom contradict each other and do not coexist for long.It is a timeless issue for humanity—left and right, capitalism and socialism.Can there be a balance? more
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My story of launching E-shop business with AI
(in 2 months and 3 steps: Seed→Feed→Grow) In 2024, after six years in the corporate world, I left my secure job to start my own business. This time I took a fresh approach, using a lot of AI and automation… more
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My next book – Feel Good Productivity
After finishing Slow Productivity, my next book is Feel Good Productivity.Both reflect my desire to stay productive while enjoying the journey. more
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Reminder: Take the time, avoid perfection
This is from Slow Productivity, a book that has become both my compass and speedometer. Mastering the balance between giving myself enough time to create something cool without falling into the perfection trap is a skill I still need to… more
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Reminder: Failures
Reminder for myself. Learning never stops — but also, never stop trying and failing. Failure is like a tough but honest coach, delivering raw, unfiltered feedback about life (with a touch of pain). Every failure is a shortcut to deeper… more
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Growth vs Profitability dilemma
What do Amazon, Uber, Tesla, and Spotify have in common? They’re all high-tech companies that stayed unprofitable for decades, prioritizing rapid growth over immediate profit. But times are changing. A recent Y-Combinator podcast indirectly highlights this shift. Those speakers are… more
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Money & Trust
Money is a product of human imagination based on universal trust in the system. For over 5,000 years, humans have used some form of money. In the last 50 years, though, our trust in it has reached new heights. This… more
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Action produces information
Pre-product-market fit rules:Keep doing stuff.If sharks stop swimming, they die.Action produces information.When facing a mountain in the fog, take three steps; the next three will reveal themselves. more
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My reflections on ‘Slow Productivity’ book
I picked up this book because the idea of slow productivity had resonated with me for a while. In my fast-paced corporate job, people were constantly overwhelmed by emails, chats and meetings. Despite working hard, it often felt like projects… more
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The cost of doing nothing
This quote caught my attention, and I definitely agree with it. In reality, the cost of doing nothing is huge when looking at the long term. Investing in being wrong always has a return on investment – the experience that… more
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Back to coding after 30 years
After a 30-year break, I returned to coding, and the experience brought back warm memories from my childhood… I was a 12-year-old in a family of Soviet engineers navigating the shift from a Soviet economy to a capitalist world. One… more
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Stupidity vs Malice – Hanlon’s razor
Quote of the day: “Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” © Hanlon’s razor It’s essentially a clear paraphrase of the presumption of innocence and a way to avoid overcomplicating things that are already complex. more
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Political gas game in Moldova
The more I learn about russia’s tactics with its political allies, the more I believe every country should be horrified by the idea of making “great energy deals” with russia. In the long run, you’ll pay far more than the… more
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Are you what you consume?
They say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Honestly, I no longer believe that. Today, we interact more with the internet, social media content and algorithms than with real people. People today… more
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Temet Nosce – Know thyself
— The Oracle: “So, what do you think? Do you think you’re The One?” — Neo: “Honestly, I don’t know.” — The Oracle: “You know what that means? It’s Latin. Means “Know thyself”. I’m going to let you in on… more
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THE END OF THE WORLD IS JUST THE BEGINNING
I started reading it by chance. It was the only book on my shelf not related to my professional work, and I wanted to dive into something more general to shape my worldview. It’s a compelling exploration of history, people,… more
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Two stories about money that disarmed an empire
Story 1: From Bombs to Light In the 1990s, physicist Thomas Neff had a bold, almost crazy idea.“Let’s turn russian nukes into fuel for U.S. homes,” he suggested.Surprisingly, russia agreed—after all, cash beats bombs. For 20 years, uranium from dismantled… more
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I’ve just quit my job. So, what’s next?
I’m leaving behind a comfortable corporate life—working with smart and nice people, stable paychecks, and other perks. Now, I’m diving into the cold waters 🥶 of entrepreneurship… returning to my roots.I had some choices and plenty of time to think… more
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Playful now, purposeful always
❔ The question is how to live a life that your inner kid would be proud of, and that your older self would respect and appreciate?How can we play like kids and build something awesome for later?What things can we… more
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I finished my PowerMBA marathon
I’m excited to tell you that I’ve earned my business school certificate from PowerMBA. In 2023, I was looking for knowledge to take my business education to the next level and together with my colleagues from Decathlon (thanks Josef Kalous)… more
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I ran every day for 100 days and did 500 km
I ran every day for 100 days and did 500 km. Below my story from hate to love running. And how it transformed my life (and work). Five months ago, running was my enemy. I found it to be too… more
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Go after the cream of the cream
“I noticed that the dynamic range between what an average person could accomplish and what the best person could accomplish was 50 or 100 to 1. Given that, you’re well advised to go after the cream of the cream…A small… more
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The Comfort of Illusions
“The masses have never thirsted for truth. They demand illusions without which they cannot live.” — Sigmund Freud “People see what they want to see, hear what they want to hear, believe what they want to believe, and refuse to… more
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A quote from a true traveler
“When everything starts going off plan, that’s when the real adventure begins.”So true. more
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Next morning you are nobody
“You are only as successful as your last project. Any victory is great: it’s important to celebrate it, to acknowledge yourself and your team. But the moment you wake up the next morning, you are nobody.” Andriy Fedoriv https://www.redbull.com/ua-uk/diy_shvudko_Andriy_Fedoriv more