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    The 3 Versions of Life: Moving from 1.0 to 3.0

    Explore the 3 Versions of Life—Life 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. Learn what each stage means—and how to break free, build real freedom, and start living with purpose.

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    Inner Work Is The Secret To Major Life Upgrades (Here’s Why)

    Most people stay stuck because they keep chasing external fixes without ever doing the inner work. Here’s why inner work is the real game-changer.

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    Cracking The Money Game: The Hidden Rules

    Most people think getting rich is all about external factors—like jobs or industries—but that's just scratching the surface. This article breaks down the deeper, more powerful rules that have a far bigger impact on building wealth.

    33 Life Lessons I'm Still Learning At 33

    33 Life Lessons I'm Still Learning At 33

    Here are the most valuable 33 lessons I've learned (and am still learning) throughout my life so far.

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    How I Use ChatGPT For Travel: Itinerary, Magic Prompts & Tips

    In this article, I share the whole travel planning process I use with friends to plan the best trips using ChatGPT. This is the fruit of many iterations.

    Plum Village Retreat: The Happiest Week Of My Life

    Plum Village Retreat: The Happiest Week Of My Life

    In this post, I talk about the retreat I experienced when I was 15. Forced to go by my mother, it ended up being one of the best gifts she ever gave me.

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    Life Is A Mirror Reflecting Our Inner World

    On my journey of personal growth, I've learned that life is a by-product of what we hold in mind. Here's one of my deepest articles, supported by timeless wisdoms from East and West.

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    Working On Yourself Is The Most Important Work

    In society, our job consumes a lot of time and energy, but is it really our most important work? I don't buy it. In this article, I explore what I think truly matters: working on yourself.

    Mental Clarity Mastery: My Journey To Razor Sharp Thinking

    My personal exploration into achieving mental clarity in an age of relentless noise. It contains all the practices that have sharpened my thinking and simplified my life.

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    The Power of Belief: How Your Mindset Shapes Your World

    Our beliefs have a critical influence on every sphere of our lives. Let's take a look at the power of beliefs, how to identify them and upgrade them to get better outcomes from life.

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    Luck Surface Area VS Risk Surface Area

    The luck surface area is a powerful concept. It tells us we can directly control our luck by doing certain things. But there's also the opposite, the risk surface area or problems surface area. Let's dive in these concepts and how to master them.

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    Your Ideal Day: How To Define It And Why It Matters (A Lot)

    Defining your ideal day is defining your vision. A vision is mandatory to escape the by-default autopilot life. By designing your ideal day, you gain clarity, purpose and fulfillment. Let's dive in.

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    How To Grow As A Person: 6 No-Fluff Steps To Real Change

    We're designed to grow as a person. Yet, it's getting more and more difficult in a world full of distractions. Here's a 6-step action plan to achieve self growth, feel aligned with yourself and live a more fulfilling life.

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    The Ultimate One Bag Travel Packing List 3.0

    After countless hours of research, tests, errors and great findings, here's the one bag travel packing list I wish I had when I first traveled.

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    Why You Should Quit The News

    More and more people know that the news sucks. Yet many continue to tune in, unaware of the mental and emotional consequences. This article reveals the urgent reasons to turn off the news, and what you win when quitting.

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    Create More, Consume Less, Feel Alive

    In a world where most people spend their time consuming looking for instant gratification, creating is more than ever an answer to living a more intentional and fulfilling life. Let's explore the super benefits of creation in our lives.

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    The 7 Most Life Changing Non Fiction Books I've Ever Read

    It's been a while since I wanted to share the most life-changing non-fiction books that have profoundly impacted my life. Some of them are pure classics, and some are more exotic.

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    Less Is Better: 7 Reasons of Choosing Less

    The "Less is Better" philosophy is getting more and more adopted in the trendiest spheres of modern societies. Find out the 7 reasons why it's great and why it's growing fast.

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    Why Everyone Should Go To Therapy

    Let's see the 8 most compelling reasons why everyone should go to therapy and the 6 top excuses people have to avoid taking the plunge.

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