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Ever tried moving your Google Calendar to Proton? I did—and failed spectacularly. From de-googling my life to battling sync issues, here’s the messy, mildly frustrating story of what happened.

Burned out from coding? I was too. This post shares my journey from corporate frustration to rediscovering my love for programming by building my own business.

On December 31st, I cleaned up my Spotify instead of tackling my usual to-do list. In this post, I share how decluttering my music collection brought unexpected satisfaction.

Born with limited opportunities, I reflect on the "darts" analogy of risk and chance. From poverty in post-Soviet Russia to building a new life in Canada, this is my journey of resilience and growth.

Back with updates after my viral post. From blymp's wins to launching cold outreach, juggling leads, and job hunting, here’s a candid take on life, work, and the holiday hustle.

Hi, If you are reading this, you probably came from the post “my second year without a job” that I shared on Hacker News. I assume I don't need to mention that the post kind of blew up… Here's what I see on my Bear analytics page — it's crazy. 10,000 reads in just six hours. That's more than what I've had in the past two years combined. I just...

Reflecting on two years of unemployment: personal growth, financial lessons, and creative pursuits like music and startups. Here's how I navigated year two without a job.

Thrifting is the ultimate hack — it's sustainable, affordable, and downright thrilling. Find out why I ditched new clothes for thrifted gems and why you should too!

Inspired by a moving blog post, I reflect on the values and priorities that shape my life. From kindness to growth, relationships to projects, this piece unpacks the core beliefs I hold close.

It's almost a year since I am on ZSA Voyager, and I finally broke through 100 words per minute. Not that I have been practicing... But glad to have some meaningless achievements nonetheless!

Social media can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover simple yet effective strategies to reduce stress, regain control, and keep your mental well-being intact.

After deleting Instagram to avoid anxiety and wasted time, I’m back. Why? To build a personal brand, reconnect with old friends, and prepare for exciting projects. Here's my journey and future plans.

When my co-founder left post-launch, I faced a choice: shut down or push forward. A new co-founder joined, we pivoted, and after setbacks, the startup is back on track. Here's the journey.

Market competition in Canada is the 8th wonder of the world. Just walked past an ad on the street from Rogers offering 1.5Gbps for ONLY $55. I wonder — and that’s why it’s as magical to me as the pyramids — who buys this? Not only 55 dollars, even Canadian, is a ridiculous price for any internet connection, but 1.5 Gbps? What is it for, sunlight...

Can love truly be shared, or is it time that’s the real challenge? Dive into my polyamorous journey—balancing emotions, relationships, and discovering the tools to thrive in consensual non-monogamy