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February: A Quiet Month
Reflecting on February, it stands out as a quiet chapter in my life, consumed mainly by the challenges of my SVA2-level Swedish studies. This is why I have been quiet on my blog. I grappled with many emotions, battling persistent doubts about my perseverance. I’m tempted to abandon the course altogether. Learning Swedish is no… — read more
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5 TED Talks I Rewatch Every Year
January is coming to an end. Annually, I rewatch five of my all-time favorite TED Talk videos in this first month of the year. Here, I briefly describe my selection, which is also why I consider them my must-watch annual talks. Kathryn Schulz: ON BEING WRONG (April 2011) In this rather charming TED Talk, Kathryn… — read more
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“The 3 Alarms” by Eric Partaker
The 3 Alarms by Eric Partaker is a transformative guide that intertwines his personal narrative with practical advice on achieving peak performance in three critical domains of life: health, wealth, and relationships. Partaker’s journey from a high-flying executive on the brink of a health catastrophe to a balanced life of achievement and personal fulfillment forms… — read more
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Meeting the Specs
Thank you, Seth Godin, for the food for thought today.Today, I stumbled upon Seth Godin’s thought-provoking perspective on productivity and perfectionism. He challenges the traditional quest for perfection by suggesting we ask ourselves a different question: “Does it meet the spec?” instead of “Is it perfect?” […] — read more
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Back to School! (SVA2)
I applied to the Jönköpings kommun at the end of October (advanced planning!) to continue to study Swedish at level SVA2. This is free of charge and takes place through a “Komvux” (short for kommunal vuxenutbildning, literally “municipal adult education”). I received a placement confirmation from the Kommun on 19 December and then a notification… — read more
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“The Art of Flaneuring” by Erika Owen
The Art of Flaneuring: How to Wander with Intention and Discover a Better Life by Erika Owen is like your cool, laid-back guide to mastering the chill art of wandering around and loving it. Picture this: it’s all about strolling through life, taking in the sights, and being in the moment. This isn’t your average… — read more
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“Wintering” by Katherine May
This is a series of posts from reading Katherine May’s book, Wintering. Winter is coming. It’s still autumn here in Huskvarna, and it’s a wet one. I started reading Wintering by Katherine May last week. If you recall Enchantment, also by the same author, I wrote a series of posts to share about the book… — read more
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Embracing the Amateur Spirit
Thank you, James Clear, for this week’s inspiration! — read more
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What I Do On Weekends
I fantasize… — read more
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The Foundation
Thank you, James Clear, for the wise words and thought-provoking question! — read more
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