Special Edition: Links I sent to my friends in September, October, & November :)
On Identity, career, and communication
Links I Sent to My Friends is a monthly compilation of articles, podcasts, and videos I shared with friends, usually sparked by conversations we had around a specific topic.
Hello hello, today is December 3rd... omg.
Last time I had the mind space to send the “Links I sent to my friends” it was in September about links I sent in August!! Crazy. These past 3 months flew by.
In October I had my family visiting for a month, which was the best time, and also a time that exhausted me to the core, as I was trying to juggle work, content creation, and optimizing for spending the most time possible with my family. Not easy.
When November came, I fell sick (the overload bill always comes later). And I kept telling myself “next week everything will be back to normal” as I tried to catch up with all things I postponed for after my family left. On top of that, I just moved places, and discovered that everything always takes more work than we suppose in the beginning.
And today is December 3rd, and I might just give up the idea of being on top of my to-do list that just gets bigger day by day.
So, yeh, excuse my little ramble, but I felt like I needed to add some track record here for my future self if I ever come back to this and ask “Why did I skip 3 months of links?”
So, let’s dive into 12 links I have to share with you :)
Self
1
On why expressing who we are to others is a prerequisite to finding the love we seek.
Speak so you can be found
By maja
2
On why self-expression is the foundation of fulfillment and of manifesting the life you dream of.
This is how you actually manifest the life that you want
3
On a better system than the "let them” theory for decision making.
The “Most Days” theory
By Emma Gannon
4
On the inner tension between freedom and belonging, and how we usually mistake “freedom to” for “freedom from.”
Freedom isn’t the absence of commitment
5
Astrology lovers, don’t take this personal, but this is a beautiful piece on responsibility and how it helps you take the reins of your own life instead of outsourcing your power.
Astrology is a drug!
By Dharmesh Ba
6
On how to use AI combined with filed notes to gain a broader perspective of who you are, how you’re showing up, and to readjust toward a direction that feels meaningful for you.
The practice that turns self-discovery into self-direction (prompt inside)
Career
1
On the most pressing questions that came from identifying your top pleasures at work, and how to navigate career change.
The 12 Points of pleasure at work - Part 2 (Q&A)
2
On the top lessons from running a service-based business for over 10 years, as I failed and bounced back multiple times along the way.
5 Things I got wrong about running a business (and how I fixed them)
Communication
1
On the direction social media and our content consumption behavior are converging towards. (I found it very insightful!)
Everything Is Television
2
On how to express yourself through personal essays in a way that connects with others on a human level.
The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Personal Essays
3
On dealing with self-doubt and trusting what you have to say.
How to find what only you can say
4
On practical strategies to build your brand behind the scenes while keeping your day job
How to build your brand when you can’t be seen
I hope you find some of them helpful!
And if you have any recommendations of links, please send me my way and share in the comments :)