Category: Personal
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Book Notes)
“The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle is a book that can have a life-changing impact for many. Especially for people that live with regret, worry, anxiety, or struggle with racing thoughts and overthinking. The whole spectrum, basically. Eckhart Tolle maps out the journey towards “enlightenment” and the primary obstacle …
5 Money Myths and Misconceptions
We all have misconceptions. A field that’s especially misunderstood by the average person is personal finance. People are prone to believe various myths about money and end up sad, poor, and frustrated as a consequence. This post is aimed to that segment of the general population – those who think that money is evil, that time …
My Wife’s Take on Motherhood and Daycare
A few days ago, my wife posted a sequence of Instagram stories on motherhood and dropping babies to daycare. Her phone blew up – it turned out to be quite a controversial topic. Needless to say, I found the content extremely valuable. And since my blog has a fatherhood category, this fits perfectly in it. …
SGA Preterm Baby – 6 Months Progress
As we celebrate six months of pure love, laughter, and milestones reached, it’s time to reflect on the progress our baby has made. A reminder: our son was born one month prematurely and also he was SGA (small for gestational age). In this post, I want to share his progress and achievements of the first …
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts by Sally M. Winston & Martin N. Seif (Book Notes)
I’d definitely place “Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts” among the books that had an actual positive impact on my life. As an extreme pragmatist, I always strived to dissect my worries into actionable steps. Although this works amazing most of the time, I sometimes got stuck in unecessarily long cycles of thought patterns. And only after …
How to Do What You Love
How to do what you love? After years of contemplating this question, I’m confident to say that I figured it out. And I can answer it in a single sentence. However, in order to relate to such an information-dense summary without misunderstanding it, we need to cover a lot of ground. I’ll start with the …
How We Gave 3 Citizenships to Our Son (๐ณ๐ฑ, ๐ญ๐บ, ๐ฒ๐ฐ)
We’re proud to have guaranteed the status of a world citizen to our son before he was even born. We did this by granting him 3 citizenships: Dutch, Hungarian, and Macedonian. Besides emotional and financial stability, we consider multiple citizenships the biggest gift for a newborn. With all the being said, here is how we …
The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Notes)
“The Art of War” by Sun Tzu stands as a timeless classic offering insights into ancient Chinese military tactics. The book’s concise maxims provide wisdom that’s not only applicable to the battlefield, but also to various aspects of modern life. These range from business and leadership all the way to interpersonal relationships. Below, you can …
Counsels and Maxims by Arthur Schopenhauer (Book Notes)
Today, I’ll share my notes from Arthur Schopenahuer’s “Counsels and Maxims”. Whether you’re a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or a newcomer to Schopenhauer’s ideas, I hope you can find some value in my short-format conclusions. Remember, this is neither a book review nor a summary. Just condensed notes for myself. My Notes from “Counsels and Maxims” …
SGA Preterm Baby – First Trimester Progress
Some time ago, I wrote a post about the birth of my son. In summary: he was born prematurely and was classified as SGA (small for gestational age). In this post, I’ll share his achievements and stats during his first trimester of independent life. ❤️ Day Zero (Preterm SGA Stats at Birth) Our little hero …
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz – Book Notes
Today, I’m going through my notes on “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book outlines the author’s interpretation of the Toltec wisdom, simplifying it into four principles that are applicable in the modern day. I have to clarify that I don’t have inclinations to appreciate something just …
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius – Book Notes
Let’s explore the Stoic principles of virtue and resilience as I share my notes on the timeless wisdom found within the pages of Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. Note: I’m a type of person that prefers extracting key lessons rather than delving into the finer details of experiences. That’s why I focus on capturing the essence of …
The Birth of My Son: Preterm SGA Baby & Placental Abruption
A few months ago, I was blessed with the most precious gift of my life – a tiny bundle of joy whose daily smiles are a testament to his resilience. His early arrival brought with it a mix of emotions – anticipation, uncertainty, and a profound sense of unity. Join me in reliving the surprising …
A Review of 2023: Rating My Yearly Goals
Before the beginning of each year, I set targets that I want to achieve in it. This post is a review of my 2023 goals. 01. Daily Journaling [Done] Description: maintaining a daily log of what’s going on in my life and around it. It’s a sort of a diary, but practical and punctual. Not only …
The Genesis Post: Initiating a Journey
Welcome to dpetkovski.com. People rarely stumble upon a first post unintentionally, so if you’re here, you deserve a brief introduction to this project. What is This About? At its core, dpetkovski.com is a website where I’ll write about my approach to everything. If you allow me to put on my philosopher hat and bring you to …