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Decoding the Melancholy: How Billie Eilish and FINNEAS Captured Existentialism in “What Was I Made For?”
I went down the YouTube rabbit hole today. The video How Billie Eilish & FINNEAS Created Oscar Winning Song ‘What Was I Made For?’ for ‘Barbie’ on the Variety channel surfaced, and I was glad I jumped in. The video delves into the behind-the-scenes creative process of FINNEAS and Billie Eilish in creating their song… — read more
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SVA3: The Final Stage in My Komvux Swedish Language Journey
I applied to the Jönköpings kommun at the end of January (advanced planning again!) to continue to study Swedish at level SVA3. At this time, my SVA2 is still ongoing and expected to be completed in the first week of March. This is free of charge and takes place through a “Komvux” (short for kommunal… — read more
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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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