“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life”
Welcome to life after the daily grind
I live in the rat race, my days are filled with email, politics and pointless meetings. I often think about what makes for a fulfilling life while questioning society’s expectations. This blog documents my thoughts as I plan an escape to live a life less ordinary. It’s partly FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and partly me writing about anything I find interesting. If you enjoy what I write, sign up for my email or drop by once a month to see what’s new.
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The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation
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The purpose of life: survive and reproduce
Why do you do the things you do or what's the purpose of life? This has a simple answer: the purpose of life is to survive and reproduce ... Read More
Feeling good vs feeling happy
What's the difference between feeling good and feeling happy? I believe there's a distinct difference between the two that's worth knowing ... Read More
Goodhart’s law explains why so many people aren’t happy
Goodhart's law is often used in business but also applies to life: when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure ... Read More
The domestication of humans: has domestication made us happy?
Just like our pets, humans have been domesticated but has our domestication made us happier? ... Read More
Is being rich worth it?
Why do so many people want to be rich? Do rich people have a better life? Is being rich really worth it? ... Read More
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What is life about? Answer: one thing
So what is life all about? This question shouldn't be confused with what's the meaning of/or what's the purpose of life? ... Read More
Jevons paradox: how it works against you
Most of what you'll read about Jevons paradox relates to economics. What's not discussed and what I find interesting is how Jevons paradox affects our daily lives ... Read More
No motivation at work
If you’ve arrived here thinking I'm going to outline a solution to having no motivation at work then you should turn back. I am not the solution. I am here to tell you that you have good reason to be unmotivated at work ... Read More
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