In today’s hyper-connected world, the idea of joining yet another community can feel overwhelming. Many of us already find ourselves juggling multiple chats, notifications, and groups, which can often feel like just another source of distraction. As the founder of the Good Life Collective, and a member of several communities myself, I frequently hear these […]
Soulful Retreats: Finding Serenity in European Monasteries
Modern life, especially in cities, can be chaotic and very noisy. It’s hard to stop and reflect and think deeply in such environments. My search for peace and tranquility led me quite early in my life to the sacred thresholds of monasteries, where I enjoyed various retreats with groups and friends, as well silent retreats […]
Should We Restrict Air Travel?
Transportation has long been a cornerstone of societal progress, opening doors to the far reaches of our globe. The 19th-century skepticism towards expanding mobility, epitomized by figures such as the Duke of Wellington, has been left in the dust by the adoption of railroads and automobiles. These innovations first took root in the world’s more […]
Fashion Tips for Men
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of fashion, it’s easy for men to feel overwhelmed. In the Good Life Collective, we believe that dressing well and having a good fashion sense is an important element both in social environments and for self-esteem. That’s why in one of our regular webinars we focused specifically on this […]
Best Books for Kids
Reading to children from a young age is one of the best ways to develop their language skills, imagination, and love of books. I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time reading to my kids, as it was an integral part of their evening (and sometimes morning) routines. I am a big believer in the power […]
Learning to Play the Piano
I’ve always been hugely into music and dreamed of playing instruments as a young kid. However, for some reason or another, I never went for any classes in a serious way when I was young. I did learn basic guitar which I enjoyed, but never practiced enough to do anything with it. The piano is […]
On Family Inheritances, Parent-Child, and Sibling Money Matters
Here are some notes on family inheritances. This can be a heavy subject for many families, and now that I am both a child and a parent, it makes sense to think about the topic and try to plan early. We start off with the fact that parents owe nothing to their children financially. Most […]
My Favorite Books, Blogs & Essays
Note: This list is just a small taste of books that have played an important part in my life. I’ve read hundreds of books and it has proven to be impossible to keep a definite updated list of favorite books. Here’s the one biggest catalyst for most of my successes in life: being a voracious […]
A Collection of Thoughts and Life Lessons
These are some of my thoughts and lessons that I’ve learned over the years and want to share here. At some point, I might dig deeper into some of these topics and split this up into several articles. In the meantime, enjoy and do let me know if you have any thoughts of your own […]
Living in the City Versus the Suburbs
A question I’ve been contemplating lately is whether we should continue living in the city center or move to a house in the suburbs. The distinction between a city and a suburb isn’t clear-cut. While a city is the core of a metropolitan area, a suburb is an area on the periphery of city limits. […]
Net Worth Goals For Investors and Entrepreneurs Aged 35-45
Over the past years, I’ve spoken to many entrepreneurs and investors in my age group (35-45), and one of the questions I like to ask is what their net worth goal is, irrespective of where they’re currently at. It’s a question that is designed to make them think about what is the amount of money […]
The Revolution You Seek is Within – Why We Don’t Need Collectivist Ideologies
A few years ago, I had a long conversation with a close friend who considers himself a communist. He’s smart, well-read, and genuinely motivated by concern for human suffering. That conversation has stayed with me, not because I felt he was malicious — he wasn’t — but because of how clearly it illustrated the intellectual […]
