We often hear the old proverb: “Honesty is the best policy.” But have you ever thought about what this actually means in everyday life, when we don’t live in a perfect, idealized world? This question becomes especially sharp when your life is turned upside down: you are in the middle of a career change, organizing…
Author: Patrick
The Handbook for Effective Progress: How to Stay the Captain in Chaos
In my previous post, we looked at what metacognition is and why it is your most important tool when you need to stay focused during big changes. But how does this become real progress? The secret is that metacognition is not a one-time decision, but a continuous cycle. It helps you manage your learning and…
The Secret Weapon of a Successful Career Change: It’s Not Just About What You Learn, But How You Think About It
Lately, I’ve started listening to different podcasts and self-development videos. Honestly, I began this to practice my English, but sometimes the topics they talk about are really thought-provoking. These topics often perfectly match the situation I am in right now. So, in today’s and the next post, I want to talk about something that can…
My Uninvited Guest: Career Change with Crohn’s Disease
Although this blog is mainly about career change, self-improvement, and reaching mental stability, I am also part of the story. I have a guest who comes with me, someone I didn’t invite, but who will stay with me for the rest of my life. At least, according to current science. Yes, it’s Crohn’s. If you…
High IQ, Low Immunity: The IQ Trap in My CV
On my way to my next biological therapy today, I was thinking about how to build a perfect CV. It is quite an absurd situation, isn’t it? I’ve been thinking a lot about what to write first on this blog. This situation is new to me. Although I love writing, I have never shared it…
This Is a Test Post
This is a short test post. The goal of this post is not the content itself, but to check: If you are reading this later, it means the test worked ? If you have any thoughts or just want to test the comment section, feel free to write below.