For the longest time, I was convinced that anyone writing for pleasure is doing it wrong. Or, at least, has never learned what it means to write well. Good writing can be devilishly tricky to get right because to write well, you need to translate your stream of...
The existence of free will is a hotly debated topic among scientists and philosophers. So far, it has neither been proved nor disproved. The discussion often boils down to the following question: Are there any truly random events in nature? Their existence would...
So… Week two of my productivity experiment. Turns out, not as easy or glamorous as week one. And though it might sound ridiculous, I actually struggled to keep up a shorter working schedule and felt a strong urge to fall back on my old habits. But more about that...
Ever since I switched to full-time freelancing, my hours have shot through the roof, and my income fell through the floor. For a time, I fell into the trap of thinking that working harder (or longer) would solve my problems. It didn’t. Putting more hours in didn’t...
I won’t even pretend I understand the appeal of the mass appeal culture. I read books and watch movies to feel, think, and imagine. Unfortunately, too many blockbuster productions and bestselling novels fail to provoke any of those reactions. That’s why I enjoy...
