Apr 14Redefining ChristmasLifelong struggle with passage of time — In Poland we celebrate two major holidays each year — Christmas and Easter — when larger families gather together to rejoice and catch up. Even though they originate from Christianity, they have been so deeply intertwined with traditions that you would celebrate them regardless of your faith status. Each year…Family3 min read
Feb 14Annapurna CircuitTrekking my way through Himalayas — TL:DR Winter hiking can be dangerous but is manageable with prep and locals Deep snow proved to be a bigger nuisance than lower temperatures Winter views of Himalayas are priceless Besides a flight, one can make this trip easily on a budget Summary Choosing Nepal as my recharge destination turned out to…Nepal9 min read
Sep 7, 2021Social optimizationsi.e understanding oneself better — Social butterfly I’ve always considered myself to be a particularly extroverted, social animal with a wide circle of friends. It has always been important to me to keep regularly in touch with new and old friends. It has not been easy since I moved to/from/within both the US and Europe in the…Life Lessons4 min read
Aug 4, 2021Learning to be a grown upLife is a set of sequential events that keep on surprising us in mysterious ways. Imagine walking uphill on a ridge in windy conditions when you never know which way it may blow yet you must keep going. …Growing Up4 min read
Jun 28, 2021What is your conviction?I have struggled, I have struggled for a long time deciding where is the right place in the world for me. To this date I have lived in 4 distinct metro areas yet none of them is a clear winner. None of them give me a clear conviction to forget…Covid 193 min read
Feb 18, 2021Whichever way the wind blowsReal life lessons from learning to fly Covid has truly proven to be one of the most transformative forces the world has seen. It effectively turned upside down every aspect of one’s life for more than a year all at the same time. A sudden shock that forced everyone to…Life Lessons5 min read
Sep 6, 2020Time to make life social againEngineering systems that make our lives easier can be complex, machine learning models that govern what we see contain even billions of parameters, yet human psychology is probably even more intricate. Having been living in various forms of social distancing and quarantines over the past few months, we can easily…Covid 193 min read
Jul 16, 2020Big tech — America’s soft powerI spent past two weeks driving across the US from NYC to LA with a bunch of friends I got together. Being isolated from Covid and surrounded by unbelievable landscapes, proved to be breeding ground for multiple fascinating conversations. One in particular had a more profound impact on my thinking…Geopolitics4 min read
Apr 6, 2020To adapt or not to adaptThe world is rapidly changing, are you? Do you remember those times when you were counting minutes left till the end of your math lecture in primary school? It is unfortunate, but I do and I do dearly miss those times. I used to long for being outside to play…Covid 195 min read
Mar 23, 2020What did I miss?Dancing with a black swan in personal finance People are complex, money is complex; unsurprisingly the relationship between them is even more complex. …Personal Finance6 min read
