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The Surprising Power of a Simple Meetup  

A few weeks ago, I hesitated before stepping out the door. I had signed up for a bi-weekly coworking meetup in Lyon, a gathering of digital nomads I found through the Meetup app. But as the first session approached, doubt kicked in. Would I have…

What I Am, Who I Am, and What’s My Problem  

Hey, I’m Hsucheng Huang, but most people know me as Aloma. I’m almost 40, living what most would call a “not bad” life—I have a decent job, a happy marriage, good health, and I’m mostly content. But… something bugs me. I like my job. I…

Unity of Thought and Action (Or, Trying to Actually Do Things)

This year, I’m attempting something radical: actually doing the things I think about. Novel concept, right? My brain? A nonstop idea factory. Business plans, creative projects, self-improvement schemes—I dream them up like it’s my job. And in those fleeting moments, I genuinely believe I’m about…