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Avoiding Smartphone and Social Media addiction

May 6, 2019

Update March 2026 — I’ve moved on from the dual-phone approach. These days I use a browser extension to strip the addictive elements out of social …

Filed under: Essays, Investing

Expat Guide to Spanish Taxation – Welcome to Europe’s Tax Hell

April 29, 2019

One of the most common mistakes expats make is not researching the tax situation of their new country before they move there. This can lead to …

Filed under: Barcelona & Expat Life, Investing

Buying a Mattress in Spain

April 27, 2019

Here are a few notes I made while researching the purchase of a mattress in Spain. The mattress industry is aimed at confusing customers with excess …

Filed under: Barcelona & Expat Life, Investing

How to Evaluate Private Real Estate Investment Proposals (2026 Guide)

April 25, 2019

TL;DR: Private real estate deals can net 2-3x the returns of crowdfunding platforms, but the risks are proportionally higher. After watching dozens of European RE crowdfunding …

Filed under: Investing

Guide to Renting a Car in Europe

April 20, 2019

Traveling by car is one of the most enjoyable parts of our travel, and personally, I feel very relaxed when driving a hired car in most …

Filed under: Barcelona & Expat Life, Investing

The Most Important Factor in Padel

April 9, 2019

So how do we win at padel? It’s the million dollar question, and perhaps one that tennis players especially ask when making the switch to this …

Filed under: Investing, Padel

Padel Progress Report – Year 2 (2018)

April 3, 2019

It’s time to take a reflective view of my second year as an amateur padel player. As I’ve mentioned in other posts on my blog, I …

Filed under: Investing, Padel

Designing Your Bedroom as a Recovery Room

March 26, 2019

The bedroom once did what it promised on the tin: there would be a bed, some furniture such as a wardrobe, drawers and maybe a dressing …

Filed under: Health & Fitness, Investing, Padel

My Thoughts on Formal Education and University Degrees

March 21, 2019

My education has been quite extensive; built on these three pillars: University degrees (3 of them from two different universities) Countless courses at technical centers Lots …

Filed under: Essays, Investing

What to Eat Before, During and After a Padel Match

March 18, 2019

What we need to ensure before a padel match is that we have an optimal reserve of glycogen. The process is known as carb-loading. Glycogen reserves …

Filed under: Investing, Padel

How the Dickens Process Can Completely Change Your Outlook to Life

March 16, 2019

The Dickens Process, named after the famous novelist Charles Dickens, is a unique approach to personal development and self-improvement that has been popularized by life coach …

Filed under: Essays, Investing

Knowing When to Replace Your Padel Shoes

March 13, 2019

Is it time for new padel shoes? Should you own more than one pair of padel shoes? Just which padel shoes should you buy anyway? Since …

Filed under: Investing, Padel

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