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Stephan Joppich

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Stop taking time for yourself

Hey there, Unpopular opinion incoming: "taking time for yourself" is terrible advice. But before we dive in, I wanted to let you know that I'm actively writing on Medium again. I recently published two fresh articles that you can check out here: The importance of having an existential...
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21 days ago • 3 min read

The benefits of being clueless

Hey there, Before we dive in, two quick updates: I renovated my website. Not everything is perfect, but at least it should be much easier now to browse the library and find an article you'll enjoy. I want to simplify this newsletter by cutting out my ancient structure of idea + content...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read

Don't set goals in 2023

This newsletter is a meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Do you have questions, requests, or feedback? Just reply to this email! Today: The problem with goals and a simpler alternative Lisbon. Early January. Hey there! Although I stopped setting New Year's resolutions a few...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read

Achieve less, succeed more

This newsletter is a fortnightly meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Every edition includes exclusive updates, intriguing ideas, and meaningful content recommendations. If you have any questions, requests, or feedback, just reply to this email! Today: The linkage of reading...
4 months ago • 5 min read

How to spot energy vampires

This newsletter is a fortnightly meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Every edition includes exclusive updates, intriguing ideas, and meaningful content recommendations. For comments, feedback, or questions simply reply to this email. Today: Life transitions and energy vampires...
5 months ago • 4 min read

This could be the last time

This newsletter is a fortnightly meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Every edition includes exclusive updates, intriguing ideas, and meaningful content recommendations. Today: The beauty of silver linings and the magic of "the last time" Shot on a walk in Stockholm this...
6 months ago • 4 min read

The solution is the problem

This newsletter is a fortnightly meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Every edition includes exclusive updates, intriguing ideas, and meaningful content recommendations. Today: Why your sense of time went bananas and how (not) to solve problems A mural I really enjoyed. Spotted...
7 months ago • 4 min read

Don't be in the moment

This newsletter is a fortnightly meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Every edition includes exclusive updates, intriguing ideas, and meaningful content recommendations. Today: The downsides of too much fun and being present all the time. Hey there! Have you ever had too much...
7 months ago • 3 min read

The goal of action is contemplation

This newsletter is a fortnightly meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Every edition includes exclusive updates, intriguing ideas, and meaningful content recommendations. Today: The ultimate goal of action and how to gain new insights The stillness of a morning run in...
7 months ago • 3 min read

See less, feel more

This newsletter is a fortnightly meditation on living a more intentional, fulfilled life.Every edition includes exclusive updates, intriguing ideas, and meaningful content recommendations. Today: The problem with beauty and how to see without your eyes You only see a picture of a landscape and my...
8 months ago • 5 min read