Today, let’s dive into Steven Pressfield‘s trilogy: Despite being know primarily as a fiction writer, Steven Pressfield wrote these three non-fiction books based on his own experience in becoming a true professional writer. “The War of Art” was his first non-fiction work, published in 2002. Within the following ten years, he published two related non-fiction…
Category: Self-refelction
When Nobody Leads, Lead
It was 5:20 AM on a Thursday morning when I arrived at the gym for my daily workout. As I entered, I noticed something unusual – our trainer was nowhere to be seen. This rarely happened in the four years since I joined this gym, and today’s session required precise timing for our movement exercises.…
Dawn to Destiny: How Early Mornings Shaped My Life
I can still hear my father’s serious tone as he repeated, “The early bird catches the worm.” This phrase, ingrained in my childhood memories, reflects a tough period in my life. But, in the long run, I’ve benefited tremendously from the habit of rising early. Growing up in a farmer’s family, our weekends always began…
The 24-Hour Currency: Redefining Time Waste and Worth
Recently, I’ve become increasingly intolerant of wasting my time. Whenever I spend time without doing anything meaningful, I start feeling annoyed and stressed. My wife says she can tell from my facial expression. I don’t want to waste a single minute. An hour or a day is unthinkable. I’ve been contemplating why this is the…
Grateful for Every Moment: How I Learned to Enjoy Life More
Lately, there’s been a distinct shift in how I perceive my days: they’re increasingly filled with joy. This realization didn’t come all at once but through the accumulation of small, yet profoundly meaningful experiences. Let me illustrate what I mean through several personal stories. A Special New Year’s Eve On New Year’s Eve 2023, my…
About Being Disciplined
Yesterday, something small happened that got me thinking about discipline. Here’s what happened: It was a sunny Friday morning. I was walking to school, feeling good in the morning sun. But when I got to the school building, I realized I forgot my wallet, office key, and the card I need to open the door…
Mastering Meta-Learning: A Pathway to Unleashing Your Learning Potential
In September last year, I had the unique opportunity to lead a workshop for a group of ambitious aspiring data scientists. This diverse assembly, connecting remotely from various corners of the globe, was bound by a mutual commitment to lifelong learning. Our exploration into the art of meta-learning, or the concept of “learning how to…
Running Through History: Our Unforgettable First-Time Journey Through Europe
This past July, my wife and I embarked on our first ever trip to Europe together. Having never ventured across the Atlantic before, I was filled with equal parts excitement and apprehension about what this journey might hold. Little did I know then how much this experience would exceed all my expectations, leaving me with…