Oleksandr Tereshchuk
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  • Ironman World Championship QualificationJuly 30, 2023
    Этот пост про веру Я стремлюсь жить жизнью сильного и свободного человека. Медленное освобождение через осознанность и работу над собой. … Read more
  • Pursuit of Purpose: Embracing the Autonomous Future at ScaniaJuly 22, 2023
    I Am A Happy Man It’s been six months since I moved to Sweden and stepped into my new role … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • Side Stitch Root Cause ResearchJune 4, 2023
    A side stitch (or “stitch in one’s side”) is an intense stabbing abdominal pain under the lower edge of the ribcage … Read more
  • Без Причины Радуются Только ДурачкиMay 18, 2023
    Обещая себе лучшее будущее, мечтая о нём, я отвлекаю себя от настоящих проблем, которые лежат на много ближе чем далёкое … Read more
  • Shame, Stockholm. Apr 1, 2023April 1, 2023
    Mar 28, 2023I struggle. Big time.———Here, in Sweden, I feel like it I am shutting down. From a person who … Read more
  • PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFEJanuary 22, 2023
    Man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder-a waif, a nothing, a no man (Thomas Carlyle).Many people … Read more
  • Sold My FreedomNovember 7, 2022
    I sold my freedom.  At least that’s how it felt.  I felt my heart beating when the new owner was … Read more
  • A BLIND MANOctober 2, 2022
    I left the swimming pool in a bad mood. I failed to complete the prescribed intervals. I cut the workout … Read more
  • Executive RealitiesSeptember 30, 2022
    A physician has no problem of effectiveness. The patient who walks into his office brings with him everything to make … Read more
  • Needy PeopleSeptember 6, 2022
  • The Critic. The Fear Of FeelingsJuly 16, 2022
    I am so sick and tired of this bitch-voice inside my head. The Critic. I went into a meditation on … Read more
  • 10 Things That #VANLIFE Has Taught MeJune 9, 2022
    GETTING COMFORTABLE IN UNCERTAINTYLiving in an RV, “on the road”, puts you in a midst of great uncertainties. You learn … Read more
  • I STOPPED GOING TO THE MOVIESMay 16, 2022
    This essay was born on an evening hike with Blake. Wasn’t planning to go. Felt down. Blake found his leash … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • JOB IS EVERYTHINGMay 8, 2022
    You can’t understand what you are without first understanding what you are not. You determine who you are through what … Read more
  • TO FEELMay 8, 2022
    I used to think that the most important thing in a man’s life is his job, his craft, and his … Read more
  • Half Moon Bay Olympic TRI – Strategy & Post RaceMay 8, 2022
    RACE STRATEGY Coming out of sickness. NUTRITION In my case – nutrition is super important. Two days prior to the … Read more
  • Take ResponsibilityMay 6, 2022
    Things don’t seem to work out. In the past month of April, over the course of three weeks I applied … Read more
  • Embracing UncertaintyMarch 25, 2022
    Book by Susan Jeffers
  • Useless JobsMarch 23, 2022
    Overconsumption creates useless jobs. How many jobs would’ve been eliminated if, as a society, we took only what is needed … Read more
  • Канада Відкриває Кордон Для Тимчасового Проживання  Біженцям УкраїниMarch 18, 2022
    Канада відкриває кордон для тимчасового проживання, щоб прийняти тих, хто тікає від війни в Україні.
  • CHOOSE YOURSELFDecember 16, 2021
    Example #1 A man works on an important project or simply has lots of things to do. His madam wants … Read more
  • VOYAGE VOYAGEDecember 9, 2021
    Working in a Crisis is like training – if everything is done correctly, the bar is ALWAYS heavy. If done … Read more
  • 100/30October 21, 2021
    I am alive. I am fit. I am healthy. I am in a good state of mind. I am 30.I … Read more
  • “Flow” by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiOctober 10, 2021
    “Flow” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Book Excerpts by Oleksandr TereshchukOctober 13, 2021 PDF Download I didn’t waste my life. My life … Read more
  • 30 Days on the Road got me ThinkingJuly 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. … Read more
  • 2021 Consumer Trends and insights – Brain Food – 65 TakeawaysApril 29, 2021
    Consumers, about 55 percent are likely to continue buying more groceries online after the peak of the crisis. Nike’s first-quarter … Read more
  • JourneyApril 19, 2021
    Whenever you feel depressed, it is very important to remind yourself that if you don’t like something, you can change … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • Ayahuasca Trip Report – PDF MagazineApril 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 … Read more
  • If it Only Made Me HappyMarch 28, 2021
    Mercedes GT. What a beautiful car! Costs about CAD$120K. I often see it fly around town, and think to myself … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • Don’t be JellyMarch 21, 2021
    You see someone driving a very expensive car or spending the vacation at ultra exotic destination. It might seem as … Read more
  • I met hundreds of peopleMarch 21, 2021
    Ever since I left my full-time job at UBER I met hundreds of people. Over the past ten months, I’ve … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • Waiting to feel better is not going to workMarch 21, 2021
    Waiting to feel better is not going to work. You have to act. It’s not the time to rest! sitting … Read more
  • Kill The SlaveMarch 7, 2021
    I am disgusted with myself. I am annoyed by people around me. Everybody act… Everyone creates a story for themselves … Read more
  • SIMPLE lawsFebruary 26, 2021
    These thought been bothering me for several days, maybe a weeks. They would sit on a back of my mind, … Read more
  • Blake got kidnappedFebruary 20, 2021
    Me and Blake went on a walk tonight. On our way I stopped at Walmart to pick up something to … Read more
  • I amFebruary 16, 2021
    I am in an angry state of mind. I am angry at myself for not being able to change my … Read more
  • Think bigFebruary 4, 2021
    You know, you have to have the vision of where you want to be … a dream. For me, it … Read more
  • EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: WEEK 4February 1, 2021
    Horrible… I feel like shit – both, mentally and physically. To make my bitching and complaining more constructive, let’s look … Read more
  • Now what? Thinking on paperJanuary 25, 2021
    Let it Go I was 100% sure that I will pass the first cut for the Angel Investor Summit. I … Read more
  • EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: WEEK 3January 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 2January 17, 2021
    THE HIGHER QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE – THE BETTER FORM AND HEALTH YOU CAN OBTAIN.  It will be harder to … Read more
  • THE COACHING HABITJanuary 16, 2021
    After you’ve asked a question – be quiet and wait for the answer. Make it a habit  Small talk might … Read more
  • A mentorJanuary 11, 2021
    Had a meeting with my “business mentor” today. It’s been awhile since we met last time – about a month … Read more
  • FAKE DOOR EXPERIMENTJanuary 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 … Read more
  • EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: Week 1January 10, 2021
    Alright, back to my weight loss. Below is the report for the first week of “dieting”. My goal for the … Read more
  • EXPERIMENTS WITH WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT TO EXPECT in THE FIRST WEEKJanuary 9, 2021
    Sympathetic Nervous System Stimulation [1st day] The first thing that will happen when you cut your food intake, your body … Read more
  • EXPERIMENTS with Weight Loss: FASTINGJanuary 9, 2021
    After a long run on Saturday morning, I decided not to have breakfast. Why? Because I over ate the night … Read more
  • 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 UpJanuary 8, 2021
    There are things that I don’t want to do. Shit! Can’t force myself, but it needs to be done. How … Read more
  • ENDURE. RESISTJanuary 6, 2021
    THE HUNTER An ancient village… Most men are the hunters. Some are good, some mediocre, others suck. Good hunters frequently … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • 2021 PlanJanuary 4, 2021
    I used to write long-ass lists of goal and things to accomplish at the end of each year. As usual, … Read more
  • STRENGTH and PHYSIOTHERAPY ExercisesJanuary 3, 2021
    FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES: LOWER EXTREMITY STRONGER LEGS: YOGA FLOW SEQUENCE Band resisted row with calf raise Why? Row with calf raises … Read more
  • EmotionsJanuary 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 … Read more
  • KNOW YOURSELFJanuary 3, 2021
    The Hardware  Mother Nature equipped you with two kinds of processors (brains): rational and emotional. Throughout the evolution, emotional one … Read more
  • PHYSIOLOGYJanuary 3, 2021
    Strong emotions have significant impact on our health. Negative emotions and toxic relationships are strongly correlated with chronic diseases. The … Read more
  • His and HersJanuary 3, 2021
    In a close relationships between male and female there are two emotional realities: his and hers. Roots to misunderstanding in … Read more
  • MANAGE DISTURBING FEELINGSJanuary 3, 2021
    Every feeling and emotion we experience have its meaning, so don’t ever try to suppress unpleasant emotions. Life without ups … Read more
  • SOCIAL INTELLIGENCEJanuary 3, 2021
    The ability to manage emotions in other people is in the essence of relationships. On the pathway to this mastery, … Read more
  • EmpathyJanuary 3, 2021
    90% or more of an emotional message in nonverbal. Unconsciously, we can easily sense anxiety or irritation is someone’s tone … Read more
  • MENTAL PERFORMANCEJanuary 3, 2021
    Students who are anxious, angry or depressed don’t learn. People who experience these feelings don’t absorb information efficiently, struggling with … Read more
  • TRAINING FOR HAWAII 70.3January 3, 2021
    Key Sessions 90 Min Bike | May 14. ~Heat Training. Failed~ 90 Min Cadence | May 16. ~7 All-time Bests. … Read more
  • SWIMMINGJanuary 3, 2021
    Triathlete’s Essential Swimming Equipment Theory Coaching feedback (Ayesha, Team Atomica): Professional swimmers use 20% of their legs. As a triathlete, … Read more
  • SleepJanuary 3, 2021
    Sleep – is a primary need. If you don’t sleep, you die. Three main pillars of good health are: nutrition, … Read more
  • Turn Up The Heat! Low Carbohydrate Diet and its impact on recovery and performance in athletesJanuary 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 … Read more
  • The PrayerJanuary 3, 2021
    Dear God Give me the ability to see the patterns and act upon them to improve my life and the … Read more
  • My relationship with BlakeDecember 26, 2020
    We ride. The truck is cold, so I wait to put the heat on, until the engine warms up. Blake … Read more
  • FOOD ADDICT. PART 2: 10 KG OF STRESSDecember 25, 2020
    Since about March 2020, I’ve been using food to cope with stress. I ate when I was not hungry. I … Read more
  • FOOD ADDICT. PART 3: WHAT I’VE DONE TO HELP MYSELFDecember 23, 2020
    I was trying to break my food addiction with the thing that created it – my mind. I read, I … Read more
  • Food Addict. Part 1: The pre-storyDecember 23, 2020
    I am the fattest that I’ve ever been I am the fattest that I have ever been in the past … Read more
  • My Happy PlaceDecember 18, 2020
    I remember spending two days! with no sleep, trying to hack my brand new, white iPhone 3G. After experimenting with … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • If you hurt – you are aliveNovember 11, 2020
    It seems like everyone have figured thing out. Other people’s lives seem easier and more comfortable than yours. Just because … Read more
  • a man I don’t want to beNovember 11, 2020
    It is depressing. The first snow. I realize how cold and long this winter will be. It’s been five months … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • Main Ideas: “Who Not How” by Benjamin HardyNovember 7, 2020
    If you have enough money to solve a problem, then you don’t have a problem A man who dares to … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: SUMMARYNovember 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 … Read more
  • DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: PART 4November 3, 2020
    “Psychogeography – an approach to geography that emphasizes playfulness and drifting (dérive) around urban environments. It’s about how we’re affected … Read more
  • DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: PART 3November 2, 2020
    The symbiotic association of special activities with codified rituals is as established as civilization itself; the recognition that settings – … Read more
  • DESIGNING A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: part 2November 2, 2020
    COLOR the walls blue or green Different colours and light levels have different psychological effects, so the ideal situation is … Read more
  • Designing A DEEP FOCUS STUDIO: Part 1November 2, 2020
    Open workspaces Commercial real estate in the downtown area is not cheap. To lower real estate costs, employers build their … Read more
  • Kelowna. Back in BlackOctober 31, 2020
    Ideas are not static. They are fluid. Don’t force yourself into the “plan”. Be flexible. My original startup idea had … Read more
  • DEEP WORK: THE SOLUTIONOctober 31, 2020
    Imagine… Local in your neighbourhood Covid-safe remote workspace. This space is an alternative to large crowded office buildings while providing … Read more
  • DEEP WORK: The ProblemOctober 30, 2020
    The Industrial age took us from the farm to the factory. Education took us from the factory to the office. … Read more
  • 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 … Read more
  • Distraction-free Office Space in Your NeighbourhoodOctober 21, 2020
    We are now watching in real-time as the relationship between the office and employee changes. We are no longer anchored … Read more
  • Idea development cycleOctober 20, 2020
    Ideas come and go. Some stick with us longer, some come only for brief visits. Inspiration and motivation do not … Read more
  • Dedicated distraction-free workspace for deep focused workOctober 19, 2020
    We tell our kids how to study, where to study and when. We don’t even consider their wishes and desires. … Read more
  • Decide what to do. go all inOctober 17, 2020
    How many times did you go fully into something? How many times did you risk it all? How many times … Read more
  • Ideas are aliveOctober 17, 2020
    Over a year ago, I had an idea to open an “Athletic Recovery Center”. To give you an idea, it … Read more
  • A new trend on the rise – the “Space Service”October 14, 2020
    I believe there is a trend on the rise – I call it the “space service”. There are different types … Read more
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