Category: Personal
SGA Preterm Baby to Strong Toddler – 2 Years Development
It’s been more than a year since I posted an update on my son’s growth. Now that he turned 2, it’s time for another progress report. For those new here, he was born prematurely and was small for gestational age (SGA). And by his second birthday, he didn’t just catch up – he is surpassing …
CitizenX Plagiarized My Work to Sell $250k+ Services
This is a factual report of recent events based on documented evidence. It is not intended to defame or unfairly harm any individual or company. CitizenX is a Swiss-based company that helps investors acquire a second passport. Their lead magnet (Taxes in Europe in 2025) is a verbatim copy-paste of one of my most popular …
Pseudo-Intellectuals Can Ruin Your Life
Due to being relatively misinformed but overly confident in their level of expertise, pseudo-intellectuals can be especially harmful at the beginning of your investment journey. In this post, I’ll describe some of the common narratives they’re spreading so that you can recognize and protect yourself accordingly. But be careful, they’ll make it very easy for …
Why I Stopped Covering “The Cycle”
Let’s address the elephant in the room first: Yes, the 4-year cycle thesis is playing out once again. As someone that serially leveraged the cyclical nature of the Bitcoin market to maximize my returns, I was quite vocal about it during the bear market: The 4 Year Cycle Explained How I Accumulate Bitcoin During Bear …
Closing a 200lbs Gripper (Grip Training)
Closing the 200lbs gripper is consistent. I’ll start repping it out soon. The difficulty is equivalent to the Captains of Crush Lv. 2 (i.e. challenging even for intermediate athletes), so I’m happy with the progress so far. Especially because a couple of months back I was struggling to close even the 150lbs one. Now I’m …
What is “Rich”? A Discussion on Hard Money & Lifestyle
I recently had an in-depth discussion on X covering a plethora of intriguing topics: hard money, intrinsic value, gold, Bitcoin, what defines “rich”, taxes, lifestyle, etc. The discussion is between me (@petkovskix) and the user @anubisSonOfRa with whom I often have insightful exchanges. You can find the post on X, but I’ll present it here in …
I Bought an Apartment in Dubai with Crypto
This happened, ladies and gentlemen. I bought an apartment in Dubai, fully remotely (from the Netherlands), and I paid with USDT. But how did we get there? After a few good years in the market and hefty profits, we were sitting on a large pile of cash that needed to be utilized. With the yield …
Overcoming Gravity by Steven Low (Book Notes)
Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength by Steven Low is one of the best books on structuring a complete bodyweight training routine. I love that it’s evidence-based, that it goes deep into various aspects of health and fitness, and doesn’t rush into presenting actual exercises or routines. Of course, as the …
SGA Preterm Baby: One Year Weight & Length Charts (Adjusted and Unadjusted)
Our son was born one month prematurely and small for gestational age (SGA). In this post, I’ll share his stats until first birthday, to give parents in similar situations an idea about their babies’ potential development. In summary: don’t worry. In general, they catch up until their 2nd birthday. In our case, he surpassed the …
My Approach to Calisthenics & Strength Training
Although fitness is not the top priority in my life at this moment, I hold certain standards in regards to my physical condition. I developed certain habits via research and analysis, and in this post, I will share some of my knowledge and experience on calisthenics and strength training in general. As to methods there may be …
Real Diversification – Banks, Passports, Residencies, Driving Licences, Assets
As investors, many of us understand the role of diversifying our portfolio across assets and asset classes. However, if you’re pursuing a free and abundant life, handling the financial aspect is just the base layer of the pyramid. In this post, I want to give examples of diversification that most people don’t consider – but …
50 Facts to Wake You Up From Oppression
Dear reader, do you consider yourself free? If you think paranoia is reserved for the most delusional echelon of conspiracy theorists, I invite you on a journey through 50 eye-opening reality checks. Enjoy! You vs. The Government 1) The sole purpose of your existence, apart from reproduction for the sake of it, is to fund …
12 Months Development: SGA Preterm Baby
Happy birthday to the little one! 🎉 And with that, it’s the time to reflect on another trimester of his remarkable journey. A reminder: our son was born one month prematurely and also he was SGA (small for gestational age). In this post, I’ll share his progress and achievements until first year, to give parents an …
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon (Book Notes)
Shortly before launching my blog/website, I had a TODO item to read “Show Your Work: 10 Ways To Share Your Creativity And Get Discovered” by Austin Kleon. I wasn’t necessarily seeking for motivation, as I already had an idea what I want to share with the world. But I’ve taken notes that this book was …
7 Reasons to Acquire Multiple Citizenships
I’m a big proponent of personal freedom and acquiring multiple citizenships is a major factor for that. When I talk about this, whether on X or IRL, people often seem to misunderstand the benefits a second nationality can provide. In this post, I’ll cover my top 7 reasons why everyone should strive to be a …