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Why becoming a vegetarian at the age of 5 was one of the best decisions I ever made
I am a vegetarian. Sometimes, when talking about vegetarianism, people ask how long I've been a vegetarian. My answer is usually that I have been one for over 20 years. Yes, you read that right: over 20 years. Their next question is usually how that's even possible, followed by "So are your parents vegetarian too?" No, they are not. In fact, I am the only vegetarian I know in my family. There are even plenty of hunters in my family who go into the forest and bring home a dead animal every once in a while. So how did that happen? Well, I only remember a few things from back then. One of them was when I asked my dad, "What is meat?" and he replied, "It's a dead animal." From then on, I never a
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Why I'm not on LinkedIn
Let's start with a little provocation: “LinkedIn is a global directory of everyone who has signed the contract of self-enslavement”. It's chasing dopamine (like TikTok), but for something less passive (work). That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the longer you think about it, the more true it seems. To put it bluntly, I've never understood the point of a “career platform” that appeals to everyone and makes everyone feel like they're pursuing a career. But don't get me wrong, I firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue a career. When I began to think about reasons for pursuing a career, I came up with the following three: You have to prove yourself to someone els
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We make too many compromises
A compromise is an agreement or settlement in which two or more parties each give up some of what they want in order to reach a solution that is acceptable to everyone involved. In other words, it’s a middle ground between different positions or desires — nobody gets everything they wanted, but everyone gets enough to move forward. This is how ChatGPT defines a compromise. If you start a startup, you have to solve plenty of problems – as you do anywhere in life. Different people have different needs and opinions, too. But I was thinking: I wouldn't compromise with my co-founder. It's technically impossible. At first glance, this sounds like a pretty stupid idea. However, setting up a start-u