Is it really that bad? — Isolation is not a gift. It’s a necessity. Sooner or later, after having experienced one, we realize it uncloaks deep-hidden truths. It’s an experience very telling of our current state of affairs — of our emotional settle-downs. Gifts are pleasant. Calling isolation a pleasant experience would be dangerously off target…

We do follow. But we have our say in it. — Think twice the next time you nod when someone cynically says this. In truth though, just like sheep do, we operate in social constructs. But, aside from shared historic dependence on wool, the two species sit far away from each other in terms of behavioral complexity. People, especially in modern…

And avoid burnout. — Burnouts are like snake bites. When the exhaustion sinks its teeth into you, the poison doesn’t kill you immediately. It flows unhurriedly within your bloodstream, slowly building up to the moment the paralysis hits you. However, burnouts are not as rare as snake bites. …

Babies have fun. Grown ups miss it. — Guess what this is! It chews on its fingers, other people’s fingers, jackets, clothes, sharp and round objects. It tries to swallow everything, regardless of size, close enough to its face. It snivels, cries, owns no teeth. When it’s not the most adorable thing in the world, it poops. You…

I made a promise I would not quit writing. I failed. — Two days before my birthday in October 2021, I made a promise to myself. It was to write two articles a week for 6 months. I Will Publish Two Articles a Week For 6 Months You’ve been thinking about writing on Medium as well. An algorithm has probably read your mind and served you with the…lucianokovacevic.medium.com I failed. As I do with most of the promises I make to myself.

It’s thinking that gets creative juice flowing like crazy. — Here is a puzzle for you called “The man and his car”. A man is pushing his car and stops when he arrives at a hotel. It is in this precise moment when he realizes in despair that he is bankrupt. Why? (leave your guesses in the comments) Wheels, electricity…

Here is what I have learned. — I used to work a 9 to 5. Actually, it was “come in anywhere from 7 to 10, take rests, and leave anytime between 3 to 6 P.M.” Quite flexible considering what folks are used to. And even more impressive since it was a nice job. I quit. Now, I…

I am not an expert on mental health, but I know enough to stick with one important principle. A principle not entirely true, only possibly so. Still, I try my best to avoid putting it to test. Here is the principle again. Mental health knows no second chances. Generally, I…

And make authentic life changes. — Ambition altogether is considered a useful quality. Business and startup ecosystems play a role in recognizing it as a generally positive personal trait. Especially in today’s fast-growing climate. And it really is, in many ways. It opens the door for your skills and talents to reach a higher potential. …