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Living in harmony with animals

11/18/2020

Inspired by magpies that recycle bottle caps for food, this article envisions a future where animals serve practical purposes like cleaning trash, delivering packages, and performing tasks instead of robots.

Experiment #237: Save 35 hours a week by eliminating the need for the smartphone

11/8/2020

An experiment to reduce smartphone usage from 5 hours per day by eliminating the need for a phone at home, setting up all phone functions on a Mac instead to break the habit of dreamscrolling and increase productivity.

My new startup - BackpackingTribe - is taking off!

10/30/2020

The launch story of BackpackingTribe, a platform connecting backpackers to travel together in groups from hostel to hostel, including validation strategies, marketing efforts through Facebook and Google ads, travel blogger outreach, and the business model based on hostel booking commissions.

The Dev Lifecycle

9/28/2020

A reflection on the cyclical pattern of working regular jobs to save money, then quitting to work on side projects until broke, and exploring three potential paths to break free from this cycle.

What I think Facebook should do

9/18/2020

A proposal for Facebook to offer a premium ad-free subscription that helps users achieve their personal goals by curating content based on their values, rather than maximizing screen time.

Know Thyself. But how?

9/15/2020

Exploring the concept of building a platform called MindMirror to help people save their experiences, opinions, and memories in one place to better understand themselves and connect the dots in their lives.

Why I'm afraid to start dating

6/5/2020

A candid exploration of common dating fears and anxieties, from worrying about being boring to fear of rejection, with practical reframing advice to approach dating as a game of mutual discovery.

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