A bunch of random thoughts, further reflecting on my story as an expat job seeker in Finland. When you are in a new situation, use where you've been to fuel the journey ahead, not as a reminder of the journey it could have been. People need somebody who believes in them, and while you are … Continue reading Few thoughts
Tag: values
Stay present
If you get to a point where you decide to quit, for any reason. Or you are in a situation where you are asked to quit. Or you get rejected over and over again. What are you going to do? It's very natural to want to burn down bridges, move to the mountains, and dedicate … Continue reading Stay present
Alone
The problem with attacking those who don't see the world as you do, with fostering an environment where outrage is rewarded, with speaking against those on your side who attempt to be moderate, with listening to others in wait for misstep, with glorifying factions and vilifying commonalities. The problem with all of this is that … Continue reading Alone
Comfort and necessity
If you treat comfort as if it were necessity, you'll soon run out of steam in the pursue of it. Comfort is unlimited, constantly temporary, almost always divisive. It is easy to forget and very difficult to reverse. Not impossible, but if you've ever moved from a 100 square metres apartment to a 60 square … Continue reading Comfort and necessity
Northern Star
When you get close to the target, it's very easy to lose view on the big picture. You focus on the minutiae and details, preparing for the big moment of truth, sure it's just a matter of time. A little more to the right, apply just a tiny more pressure, why the heck it's not … Continue reading Northern Star
Boundaries
How far can you go before you do something about that power dynamic you really don't like? How much can you wait for changes to happen after you have spoken up? How beaten can your motivation be before you actually stop showing up to do important job? How much is too much? In every situation … Continue reading Boundaries
An act of kindness
Forgiveness is something you owe yourself. It's an act of kindness towards your well-being more than a courtesy to others. Because of course, others will be relieved by the fact you are forgiving them, they will be happy and feel like they can continue with their lives with one less burden. But you. You will … Continue reading An act of kindness
