I believe this is an epidemic no one talks about. And if you're wondering, yes, I'm speaking from personal experience. We can all agree that depression is horrible. But you know what can be worse? Being addicted to it. Now you might think, "I can't believe this guy is saying people are willingly becoming addicted to depression.", but hear me out.. Let's take a simple example. Have you ever met someone who is severely depressed over a minor issue for a long time? You probably saw that person...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
I began my journey as a Tech Helpdesk Agent two years ago. Recently, I transitioned into developer work. I levelled up. Naturally, with great power comes great responsibility (said by some old man in Spider-Man). Meetings, leading, planning… Consequently, I’ve been grappling a lot with anxiety. It’s entirely normal. After all, I’m human, and all these new experiences evoke such feelings. Determined to fix this, be an effective leader, and continue to elevate, I turned to the audiobook...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
Self-education is the modern-day essential. Having been in the tech industry for roughly two years, I regard it as one of the most valuable lessons I’ve acquired. In today’s evolving world, with its technological advancements, the landscape is constantly changing. Given the rise of AI and automation tools, I’m convinced that those who invest in self-education are rarely, if ever, replaceable. Having recently graduated, I believe that the school system, particularly in tech, lags by at least...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Intro Humanity is deeply intertwined. There's a belief that "We are all created in the image of God." Whether this is fact or fiction remains open for debate. However, one clear observation is: Challenges faced by one human have often been faced by another. Similarly, joys experienced by one are frequently shared by many. Ultimately, each of us is irreplaceably unique. There's only one you, and only one me. Yet, in the broader context of humanity, our individuality is but a star in the...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
The Problem: The male loneliness rate has been described as a 'silent epidemic'. The last few years, the rates of male suicide have sky rocketed. We don't talk about this a lot in the news because it doesn't fit with the current wave but, on average, there are 4x more male suicides than female suicides. We all know statistics can lie and so can research, but all we need is to look into our inner selves or around us to notice that this is absolutely true. 'What is a man's purpose' is such an...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Many people's lives are in utter chaos. They often wake up late for work, amidst clutter. Naturally, they hurry through their morning routine, already overwhelmed with stress just 30 minutes after waking. The typical person begins their day at only 25% capacity. Lacking energy Devoid of motivation Suffering from low self-esteem These are the repercussions. When my parents relocated from Portugal to Luxembourg roughly 12 years ago, I observed an interesting phenomenon. Though I had a limited...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read