It’s all a lie — First of all, I’ll clear up the word successful. Let’s say that success in this article means achieving one’s goals, whether they’re fitness goals, wealth goals, relationship goals, etc. Choices, Not Sacrifices Everyone tells you that you must make sacrifices in order to get what you want. …

The science says yes — Introduction For athletes and gym-goers, performance-enhancing methods are always a hot topic. While there are many accepted methods of boosting performance, a rather unconventional technique has been making waves: watching porn before hitting the gym. Is it a myth, or could it truly enhance gains? A Surprising Connection The idea that sexual energy, when…

In a world that often stresses the importance of self-awareness, the concept that a lack of awareness can be a superpower may seem contradictory. However, it’s a notion worth exploring, as not being overly focused on oneself can lead to several advantages. More Confidence and Drive Imagine you never second-guess yourself and think you’re…

And how stifling thought inevitably stifles progress — A lot of people are invested in telling a story a certain way. You cannot question the narrative, or you’re gonna be in trouble. The story they want to tell is underway. Don’t question anything about it no matter how much you see through the seams of it all. Ignore…

Tive várias conversas com amigos em Portugal que nunca entenderam o porquê de eu ter emigrado.

A conversation that needs to happen — Customer: Is my engine done yet? Mechanic: Yes C: Great, then I’m gonna drive home M: The engine is done, but it’s still not back in the car C: But you said it was done M: Yeah, but not “done done” Raise your hand if you’ve had similar interaction when…

And how something being disputed means nothing — TL;DR; Mostly everything is or can be disputed. To put “This is disputed” warnings on only some of the things, you skew reality in favor of whomever you want, and control the narrative in a sly and cowardly way. Something being disputed doesn’t mean anything, the scientific method exists precisely…

Call it quits if your client shows too many of these traits — Ok, so, you land a new client, awesome! After communicating for a few days you sign the contract. Fast forward a few weeks, the entire scope of the work has changed, they cost you more than they paid, the stress keeps you up at night, and you simply cannot work…

This happened in 2016 but I never published it, so, here it goes. — I like to test things around me until they break, and figure out why they broke, and fix them. …