From a young age, we’re taught to see the world in clear, opposing categories. You’re either smart or stupid. Attractive or ugly. Rich or poor. Life becomes a series of either-or choices: red pill or blue pill, yes or no, win or lose. Absolutes are everywhere, in how we define success, how we judge others, and even how we view ourselves. They offer the comfort of clarity, the illusion that...
As you step into your new office, you see executives to your left and right, sharp suits, fast conversations, confident strides. You’re the new guy. Your boss gives you a polite smile and a simple directive: “Get started.” You spend the day running small errands like grabbing coffee, transferring files, basically, helping wherever you can. And one thing becomes clear: you’re not the...
It’s 11 pm, and you’re lying in bed, mind racing with thoughts of them. Every small detail about them captivates you: the way their hair moves in the wind, the sparkle in their eyes when they walk into the room, the effortless charm in their smile. You can’t help but replay the moments you’ve shared, and each one leaves you feeling more drawn in. That is until you realize;...
Are you happy? Let me rephrase that. Have you ever been happy? And I’m not talking about the the short-lived rush after a good grade or a perfect selfie, but the kind of happiness that lingers. The kind that doesn’t need you to announce that you truly are happy. Think about all the new habits you’ve tried. The morning routines. The strict diets. The journal prompts.Did any of them really...
Imagine a family dinner. It’s absolute chaos, no one knows what to eat, last night it was pizza, 2 days ago was takeout, but which food to choose for tonight? Now contrast that to a family with a weekly schedule. Monday is pasta day, Tuesday is ‘Taco Tuesday’, and Wednesdays are shwarma rolls. No one needs to ask what’s for dinner, they just know. Groceries get bought ahead of...
Introduction My name is Zeus Damora Astono, and at the young age of 13 years old, I made my very own crypto token. Some of you might be wondering why I created one so early in life—or even why I made one at all. In this modern world, cryptocurrency has gotten a bad rep in recent times. It’s been affiliated with rugpull scams, “self help” gurus, and young kids around my age who...