InspiredBy #1: Community
A curated roundup of community builders, social impact projects, documentary picks, and inspiring founders from the Algarve ecosystem.
In the face of suffering you'll probably do jack shit
On cowardice, solidarity, small acts of rebellion, and why building community before the emergency is the point.
Your resolutions fail because you're being a copycat
Why blindly copying others' routines leads to failed resolutions, and how to adapt advice to your own circumstances.
In defense of Goblin Mode
Embracing productive chaos and rejecting social perfectionism through intentionally unscripted living.
The Recognition Paradox
Thoughts on identity, networking, and the struggle between wanting recognition and being terrified of being seen.
Learning how to drive at 30
On learning to drive at 30, facing fears, and how avoiding things don't make them go away.
Things to do instead of doomscrolling
A chaotic list of productive procrastination and thoughts on escaping the digital doomscroll.
Reason #365 why you shouldn't care about consistency
Thoughts on how platform changes, rigid routines, and the pursuit of consistency can kill creativity and authenticity.
Thoughts on decaf
Personal reflections on caffeine, energy management, and whether society's obsession with coffee delivers on its promises.
Untitled
Reflections on the fear of titles, labels, and the struggle to share creative work without needing to be exceptional.