After years of hesitation, procrastination and unsubstantiated perfectionism, I've been told to cast the net and start my website/blog in its imperfect state.
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Unapologetically ambitious
in Life, Entrepreneurship
As the founder, I was asked to give an opening speech. The theme of the event was "Unapologetically Ambitious", but the word ambitious felt alien to me. What is ambition? What is success?
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The back of my Dell XPS 15 when I had to open it up to dry it after a water spill.
From hardware to software
I think I seem crazy at times. I already dedicated 8 years of my life to studying, don’t necessarily think I’m better off for it, and yet I still felt the need to apply to a software engineering course. Here’s why:
Read MoreComing out as a survivor
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I never thought coming out as a survivor, on a website that nobody reads, would be so hard. Yet, I find myself struggling describe myself as a survivor. A survivor of what? What do I tell people?
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The view from Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
It's good to be back
It’s been a year since I’ve written and a lot has changed. I dropped out of Entrepreneur First, lived with my parents in Barcelona for a year and just moved to Lisbon.
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Today is a gift
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I’ve been back in the Netherlands for about four months, during which I have been working 20 hours per week for Prime Coalition and spending the other 20 hours figuring out what’s next.
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Vliegschaamte (Flight Shame)
in Life
While enthusiastically telling my aunt and uncle about my experience in San Francisco and future plans, my youngest cousin asked, “How do you feel about flying all over the world, if you’re such an advocate for sustainability?”
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Go big or go home
in Life, San Francisco
After 4 months in San Francisco, I'm finally beginning to understand the magic of Silicon Valley. It's the American "Just do it" mentality, it's either go big or go home.
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The opportunity cost
in Life, San Francisco
Lately, I haven’t been as set on staying in San Francisco as I originally was. Having spent at least half of my mental energy trying to figure out my next step, I came to the conclusion that I only want to stay for the right reasons.
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How I felt when I graduated
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Throughout high school and university, I always knew what was next. Then finally, after years of anticipation I graduated. The prospect of graduating, getting a job, having some form of (hopefully) decent pay and finally being able to afford rent, food and go to festivals instead of working there sounded good.
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Things I wish I thought about before starting a new job
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Starting a new job with limited experience, especially right after your studies, feels a bit like walking into the wilderness. How do we find a job we enjoy and can use our skills? Here are some of the things I wish I’d thought about earlier.
Read MoreLet's talk about education - why masters?
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It seems a bit as though we take getting a degree in the Netherlands for granted sometimes, but being in the US has really made me think twice. Why do recruiters in the Netherlands seem to value a master’s more than other places?
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People who (don't) plan
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I hate not having plans. I love going out and doing things with my friends but for some reason… Deep, deep down… I really don’t want to set anything in stone. It’s like a constant battle.
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