I started this newsletter back in 2023 around the time I quit Google after 10+ years, and the initial focus was on career freedom. After a year of writing, I took almost a year off and then expanded the subject to freedom in a much broader sense.

One can define this newsletter as a public observation of a midlife life reorg.

The initial cadence was weekly, and I published a new edition each Monday at 7am CET.

It is more accurate to say that I share my thoughts on some Mondays now.

Several people have inspired the creation of this newsletter.

Abel Van Staveren, in his talks, shares that a career can be seen in three distinct phases: experience, leadership, and freedom. In the experience phase, we learn our craft, grow, and acquire valuable knowledge and skills. The leadership phase follows, where we impart our craft, lead teams and projects, and make an impact on the organization. Lastly, freedom is the final phase where we receive the ultimate reward for excelling at what we do.

Paul Kewene-Hite, a former INSEAD professor, wrote a post about personal value and worth.

Dorie Clark, a business thinker, penned an article about strategic patience.

Conversations with my high school literature tutor reminded me how much I loved writing.

In this newsletter, I will be sharing notes and thoughts about my pursuit of freedom: how one can define it, where to seek inspiration, and why we should never stop.