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The Observer Within: A Personal Reflection March 15, 2024 While watching the movie “Dune: Part Two”, I found myself observing my own reactions. I was worried, my palms were…
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Ironman AWA Top 2% March 2, 2024 Recently, I received a letter from Ironman that starts like this: “Oleksandr, Congratulations! Your racing activity at IRONMAN and/or IRONMAN…
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Puzzled by Overthinking February 25, 2024 There’s a force within me, a compelling urge to act. Over the past decade, I’ve grown immensely, acquiring knowledge and…
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Meet Alex. “Culture of Poverty” by O. Lewis December 3, 2023 Inspired by: [PDF] The Culture of Poverty, October 1966, Oscar Lewis The term “culture of poverty” refers to a social…
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Unexpected Lessons in Unexpected Ways October 21, 2023 In the workplace, we bring a wealth of experiences, both personal and professional, that shape our problem-solving abilities and adaptability.…
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Ironman World Championship Qualification July 30, 2023 Этот пост про веру Я стремлюсь жить жизнью сильного и свободного человека. Медленное освобождение через осознанность и работу над собой.…
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Pursuit of Purpose: Embracing the Autonomous Future at Scania July 22, 2023 I Am A Happy Man It’s been six months since I moved to Sweden and stepped into my new role…
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Швеция. Ложное Я. Адаптации Психики. June 5, 2023 Я заглядываю и ищу в глазах окружающих одобрение и восхищение. Мне необходимо получить подтверждение тому что я хороший. И когда…
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Side Stitch Root Cause Research June 4, 2023 A side stitch (or “stitch in one’s side”) is an intense stabbing abdominal pain under the lower edge of the ribcage…
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Без Причины Радуются Только Дурачки May 18, 2023 Обещая себе лучшее будущее, мечтая о нём, я отвлекаю себя от настоящих проблем, которые лежат на много ближе чем далёкое…
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Shame, Stockholm. Apr 1, 2023 April 1, 2023 Mar 28, 2023I struggle. Big time.———Here, in Sweden, I feel like it I am shutting down. From a person who…
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PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE January 22, 2023 Man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder-a waif, a nothing, a no man (Thomas Carlyle).Many people…
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Sold My Freedom November 7, 2022 I sold my freedom. At least that’s how it felt. I felt my heart beating when the new owner was…
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A BLIND MAN October 2, 2022 I left the swimming pool in a bad mood. I failed to complete the prescribed intervals. I cut the workout…
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Executive Realities September 30, 2022 A physician has no problem of effectiveness. The patient who walks into his office brings with him everything to make…
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Needy People September 6, 2022
The Critic. The Fear Of Feelings July 16, 2022 I am so sick and tired of this bitch-voice inside my head. The Critic. I went into a meditation on…
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10 Things That #VANLIFE Has Taught Me June 9, 2022 GETTING COMFORTABLE IN UNCERTAINTYLiving in an RV, “on the road”, puts you in a midst of great uncertainties. You learn…
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I STOPPED GOING TO THE MOVIES May 16, 2022 This essay was born on an evening hike with Blake. Wasn’t planning to go. Felt down. Blake found his leash…
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What does it mean to be a man? May 8, 2022 To be a man of honour.To be a man of code.To be a man. What is masculine? What is feminine? I…
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JOB IS EVERYTHING May 8, 2022 You can’t understand what you are without first understanding what you are not. You determine who you are through what…
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TO FEEL May 8, 2022 I used to think that the most important thing in a man’s life is his job, his craft, and his…
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Half Moon Bay Olympic TRI – Strategy & Post Race May 8, 2022 RACE STRATEGY Coming out of sickness. NUTRITION In my case – nutrition is super important. Two days prior to the…
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Take Responsibility May 6, 2022 Things don’t seem to work out. In the past month of April, over the course of three weeks I applied…
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Embracing Uncertainty March 25, 2022 Book by Susan Jeffers
Useless Jobs March 23, 2022 Overconsumption creates useless jobs. How many jobs would’ve been eliminated if, as a society, we took only what is needed…
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Канада Відкриває Кордон Для Тимчасового Проживання Біженцям України March 18, 2022 Канада відкриває кордон для тимчасового проживання, щоб прийняти тих, хто тікає від війни в Україні.
CHOOSE YOURSELF December 16, 2021 Example #1 A man works on an important project or simply has lots of things to do. His madam wants…
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VOYAGE VOYAGE December 9, 2021 Working in a Crisis is like training – if everything is done correctly, the bar is ALWAYS heavy. If done…
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100/30 October 21, 2021 I am alive. I am fit. I am healthy. I am in a good state of mind. I am 30.I…
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“Flow” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi October 10, 2021 “Flow” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Book Excerpts by Oleksandr TereshchukOctober 13, 2021 PDF Download I didn’t waste my life. My life…
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30 Days on the Road got me Thinking July 20, 2021
They said: “Come home” May 28, 2021 They say: “Son, come back. You traveled enough. You’ve seen the world. It’s time to think about creating a family.…
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2021 Consumer Trends and insights – Brain Food – 65 Takeaways April 29, 2021 Consumers, about 55 percent are likely to continue buying more groceries online after the peak of the crisis. Nike’s first-quarter…
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Journey April 19, 2021 Whenever you feel depressed, it is very important to remind yourself that if you don’t like something, you can change…
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So you want to be an entrepreneur… April 16, 2021 So you want to be an entrepreneur… Ever since I left my corporate job at UBER, I’ve been navigating the…
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Ayahuasca Trip Report – PDF Magazine April 5, 2021 Audio Format Safe Travels It’s been about two years since I’ve heard about ayahuasca for the first time.I made a…
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If it Only Made Me Happy March 28, 2021 Mercedes GT. What a beautiful car! Costs about CAD$120K. I often see it fly around town, and think to myself…
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What’s my Job Again? March 26, 2021 My role in my business is shifting. Or to be correct – “our business”. In five days it will be…
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Don’t be Jelly March 21, 2021 You see someone driving a very expensive car or spending the vacation at ultra exotic destination. It might seem as…
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I met hundreds of people March 21, 2021 Ever since I left my full-time job at UBER I met hundreds of people. Over the past ten months, I’ve…
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In the end, even if nothing worked out - at least I had fun. March 21, 2021 I remember the time in Phoenix, Arizona… I just graduated, broke up with my girlfriend and was about to get…
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Waiting to feel better is not going to work March 21, 2021 Waiting to feel better is not going to work. You have to act. It’s not the time to rest! sitting…
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Kill The Slave March 7, 2021 I am disgusted with myself. I am annoyed by people around me. Everybody act… Everyone creates a story for themselves…
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SIMPLE laws February 26, 2021 These thought been bothering me for several days, maybe a weeks. They would sit on a back of my mind,…
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Blake got kidnapped February 20, 2021 Me and Blake went on a walk tonight. On our way I stopped at Walmart to pick up something to…
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I am February 16, 2021 I am in an angry state of mind. I am angry at myself for not being able to change my…
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Think big February 4, 2021 You know, you have to have the vision of where you want to be … a dream. For me, it…
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EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: WEEK 4 February 1, 2021 Horrible… I feel like shit – both, mentally and physically. To make my bitching and complaining more constructive, let’s look…
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Now what? Thinking on paper January 25, 2021 Let it Go I was 100% sure that I will pass the first cut for the Angel Investor Summit. I…
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EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: WEEK 3 January 25, 2021 THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT CONSUMING LOW GI FOODS ARE MORE SUPERIOR TO WEIGHT LOSS TO EATING HIGH GI PRODUCTS.
EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: WEEK 2 January 17, 2021 THE HIGHER QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE – THE BETTER FORM AND HEALTH YOU CAN OBTAIN. It will be harder to…
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THE COACHING HABIT January 16, 2021 After you’ve asked a question – be quiet and wait for the answer. Make it a habit Small talk might…
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A mentor January 11, 2021 Had a meeting with my “business mentor” today. It’s been awhile since we met last time – about a month…
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FAKE DOOR EXPERIMENT January 11, 2021 MVP before the MVP What’s the purpose of MVP?The most important role of an MVP is to let us learn about…
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EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: Week 1 January 10, 2021 Alright, back to my weight loss. Below is the report for the first week of “dieting”. My goal for the…
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EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT TO EXPECT in THE FIRST WEEK January 9, 2021 Sympathetic Nervous System Stimulation [1st day] The first thing that will happen when you cut your food intake, your body…
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EXPERIMENTS with Weight Loss: FASTING January 9, 2021 After a long run on Saturday morning, I decided not to have breakfast. Why? Because I over ate the night…
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If we can master flow, there are no limits to what we can accomplish. We are our own revolution. January 8, 2021 If we can master flow, there are no limits to what we can accomplish. We are our own revolution.
Light it Up January 8, 2021 There are things that I don’t want to do. Shit! Can’t force myself, but it needs to be done. How…
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ENDURE. RESIST January 6, 2021 THE HUNTER An ancient village… Most men are the hunters. Some are good, some mediocre, others suck. Good hunters frequently…
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COMMUNITY-BASED BUSINESS. How to build a Community around your brand? January 5, 2021 My product is Deep Work Studio. My brand is based off the need of people for Deep Work – which…
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2021 Plan January 4, 2021 I used to write long-ass lists of goal and things to accomplish at the end of each year. As usual,…
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STRENGTH and PHYSIOTHERAPY Exercises January 3, 2021 FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES: LOWER EXTREMITY STRONGER LEGS: YOGA FLOW SEQUENCE Band resisted row with calf raise Why? Row with calf raises…
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Emotions January 3, 2021 What is emotion? According to the Oxford English Dictionary its: “a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others”. There are hundreds of emotions that…
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KNOW YOURSELF January 3, 2021 The Hardware Mother Nature equipped you with two kinds of processors (brains): rational and emotional. Throughout the evolution, emotional one…
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PHYSIOLOGY January 3, 2021 Strong emotions have significant impact on our health. Negative emotions and toxic relationships are strongly correlated with chronic diseases. The…
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His and Hers January 3, 2021 In a close relationships between male and female there are two emotional realities: his and hers. Roots to misunderstanding in…
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MANAGE DISTURBING FEELINGS January 3, 2021 Every feeling and emotion we experience have its meaning, so don’t ever try to suppress unpleasant emotions. Life without ups…
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SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE January 3, 2021 The ability to manage emotions in other people is in the essence of relationships. On the pathway to this mastery,…
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Empathy January 3, 2021 90% or more of an emotional message in nonverbal. Unconsciously, we can easily sense anxiety or irritation is someone’s tone…
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MENTAL PERFORMANCE January 3, 2021 Students who are anxious, angry or depressed don’t learn. People who experience these feelings don’t absorb information efficiently, struggling with…
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TRAINING FOR HAWAII 70.3 January 3, 2021 Key Sessions 90 Min Bike | May 14. ~Heat Training. Failed~ 90 Min Cadence | May 16. ~7 All-time Bests.…
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SWIMMING January 3, 2021 Triathlete’s Essential Swimming Equipment Theory Coaching feedback (Ayesha, Team Atomica): Professional swimmers use 20% of their legs. As a triathlete,…
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Sleep January 3, 2021 Sleep – is a primary need. If you don’t sleep, you die. Three main pillars of good health are: nutrition,…
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Turn Up The Heat! Low Carbohydrate Diet and its impact on recovery and performance in athletes January 3, 2021 Long-Term Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Impairs Performance and Subjective Well-Being in a World-Class Vegetarian Long-Distance Triathlete The aim of this case…
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The Prayer January 3, 2021 Dear God Give me the ability to see the patterns and act upon them to improve my life and the…
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My relationship with Blake December 26, 2020 We ride. The truck is cold, so I wait to put the heat on, until the engine warms up. Blake…
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FOOD ADDICT. PART 2: 10 KG OF STRESS December 25, 2020 Since about March 2020, I’ve been using food to cope with stress. I ate when I was not hungry. I…
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FOOD ADDICT. PART 3: WHAT I’VE DONE TO HELP MYSELF December 23, 2020 I was trying to break my food addiction with the thing that created it – my mind. I read, I…
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Food Addict. Part 1: The pre-story December 23, 2020 I am the fattest that I’ve ever been I am the fattest that I have ever been in the past…
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My Happy Place December 18, 2020 I remember spending two days! with no sleep, trying to hack my brand new, white iPhone 3G. After experimenting with…
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We all pay the price for our “success” December 18, 2020 Have you ever thought about what does it cost you to live the life you do? I am not speaking…
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Things Change. I change. November 15, 2020 Hey Alex, would you like to come to our investor’s meeting next week? – Yeah, sure. What is it about?It’s a…
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Everyone Has a story. What’s yours? November 12, 2020 I am in a weird place. Life tries to communicate something to me. What is it? Photographer I met on…
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If you hurt – you are alive November 11, 2020 It seems like everyone have figured thing out. Other people’s lives seem easier and more comfortable than yours. Just because…
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a man I don’t want to be November 11, 2020 It is depressing. The first snow. I realize how cold and long this winter will be. It’s been five months…
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Is it faith? November 8, 2020 Ever since I hit the road in my spaceship, I’ve met so many smart people. I had so many interesting…
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Main Ideas: “Who Not How” by Benjamin Hardy November 7, 2020 If you have enough money to solve a problem, then you don’t have a problem A man who dares to…
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OFFICE AS AN “EXPERIENCE” November 4, 2020 The pace and style of learning were set by the institutions, following a one-size-fits-all model. This model has basically remained…
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DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: SUMMARY November 3, 2020 We witness real-time the concept of office change. It’s not easy to adapt and every remote employee has his/her own…
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DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: PART 4 November 3, 2020 “Psychogeography – an approach to geography that emphasizes playfulness and drifting (dérive) around urban environments. It’s about how we’re affected…
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DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: PART 3 November 2, 2020 The symbiotic association of special activities with codified rituals is as established as civilization itself; the recognition that settings –…
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DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: part 2 November 2, 2020 COLOR the walls blue or green Different colours and light levels have different psychological effects, so the ideal situation is…
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Designing A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: Part 1 November 2, 2020 Open workspaces Commercial real estate in the downtown area is not cheap. To lower real estate costs, employers build their…
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Kelowna. Back in Black October 31, 2020 Ideas are not static. They are fluid. Don’t force yourself into the “plan”. Be flexible. My original startup idea had…
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DEEP WORK: THE SOLUTION October 31, 2020 Imagine… Local in your neighbourhood Covid-safe remote workspace. This space is an alternative to large crowded office buildings while providing…
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DEEP WORK: The Problem October 30, 2020 The Industrial age took us from the farm to the factory. Education took us from the factory to the office.…
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We are not YOUR Co-working space. We are anti-social. October 23, 2020 We are very different than most co-working spaces. Typical co-working spaces are built to encourage networking and establish a sense…
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Distraction-free Office Space in Your Neighbourhood October 21, 2020 We are now watching in real-time as the relationship between the office and employee changes. We are no longer anchored…
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