Tired of Futile New Year’s Resolutions? Try This Method Instead

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If you use New Year’s resolutions right, it is one of the most powerful tools in the world. But the truth is, most people don’t know how to use it. You set a goal to lose weight or stop smoking, and several weeks later, you already start struggling with your new habit. This article offers […]

Create Your Dream Life. How To Set Goals in 2024

Eight years ago, I felt stuck. Many of my decisions were guided by the expectations others had of me. Then a friend shared a goal-setting method. My life now is a direct result of the goals I set in 2014. I’ve lived in different countries, learned Spanish, developed a reading habit, and spent many beautiful moments […]

My Uncle Harry

Uncle Harry

I used to have an uncle Harry. Harry was everything you’d expect a sailor to be. Two meters tall, with big broad shoulders and a rough white beard. The only thing missing was a golden earring.  But his apparent ruggedness was absent from his personality. He was kind, joyful, and adventurous with the mischievousness of […]

Cultural Reads 42: Drinking Cultures, 36 Life Lessons, Congo War

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Happy Tuesday All, And welcome to the Cultural Reads Newsletter, with a bi-weekly book, music, and movie recommendations from all around the world. In this week’s newsletter: 36 Life Lessons, Vietnamese Rap, World Drinking, Mongolian Music, Memoire from Congo & Spanish Netflix Thriller 🎙️ Vietnamese HipHop Playlist Last week I came across an interview with Vietnamese rapper […]

Discover The Best Mongolian Music | A Top 10

Mongolian Music

What does Mongolian music sound like? As you may already know, Mongolia had the most extensive uninterrupted Empire in the history of civilization. In the 13th century, Genghis Khan and his sons ruled a land that stretched from China to Europe. During the history of the Mongolian people, there was a famous saying: “A Mongol […]

How I Learned What I Learned. Lessons For a Better Life!

How I Learned What I Learned

This blog post offers some reflections on how I learned what I learned in 2022.  I am a massive fan of self-development, by which I mean anything that improves my life, and have been on it for a while. I’ve read many popular self-development books and tried all of the methods. Despite having various mechanisms […]

Cultural Reads 41: Brazil Trees, Indian Womaning & Amapiano

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  Happy Tuesday All, And welcome to the Cultural Reads Newsletter, with a bi-weekly book, music, and movie recommendations from all around the world. In this week’s newsletter: Planting Trees, Amapiano Music, International Dream Jobs, Kenya, India, Vietnam & Sweden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvFBl9Lv_YA&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fculturalreads.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title 🌳Trees For Farmers (Brazil) Besides Cultural Reads, I have a ‘normal’ day job focused on […]

How To Know Kenya | 10 Best Kenyan Writers & Books

Kenyan Writers

Before getting to know the 10 best Kenyan Writers, we will look at Kenya – an East African country that borders the Indian Ocean to the west. It includes low and highlands, the Great Rift Valley, and the spectacular Lakelands. Lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses are some of the fauna that call this place home. Its […]

Cultural Reads 40: Ethiopian Reggae, Chinese SciFi, Amsterdam Bars

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Happy Tuesday All And welcome to the Cultural Reads Newsletter, with a bi-weekly book, music, and movie recommendations from all around the world. In this week’s newsletter: Music from Pakistan & Ethiopia, Amsterdam Tips, Chinese Science Fiction & Worldwide Toys  🎶 Best Pakistani Singers | A Top 10 Sometimes you hear something so new and […]

The Best Pakistani Singers | Top 10 Music of Pakistan

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Who are the best Pakistani singers? Here is our list of the most famous artists who have left indelible marks in the music industry! Pakistan’s music has a long and rich history, dating back to the days of the Mughal Empire. Over the centuries, the country has produced several renowned musicians and singers who helped […]

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