I moved to Amsterdam
After three years of living in a small town, I decided to move to Amsterdam.
Dima Pashutskii
Blog by Dima Pashutskii about building YouTube channel and creating products online
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My new startup helps you find YouTube creators to partner with
It's been a while since I posted here, so I wanted to share some exciting updates about the product I've been working on recently. It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of YouTube. I no longer use most traditional social media (recently LinkedIn sucked me in a little bit), but the one place I probably never leave is YouTube. I watch a lot of it, and I'm a creator on the…
Practice over theory
Only practice makes perfect in almost anything in life. Reading only gets you so far, and it won’t help much when you actually need to apply that knowledge. If you want to learn the language, you need to stop obsessing over grammar and structure. Go and actually consume and use that language. If you want to learn a musical instrument, it won’t get you far if you study notes and music theory. Just…
Is AI as impressive as the internet makes it seem?
I have also published an episode of my mini-podcast "Monday Coffee" about this topic. ChatGPT launched three years ago. Big tech made countless promises that it would change our lives in dramatic ways. But did it really? I was initially extremely excited about ChatGPT and other chatbots. For the first time, it seemed that we were truly moving forward with something completely new, and it’s always…
Journey before destination.
Most of my life I struggle with a chaotic mind that never lives in the present, and rarely in a focused state. As soon as I start doing something, it starts planning the future, daydreaming about the goals to achieve, or regretting previous failures or decisions. Even when I am enjoying nature, or doing something relaxing, my mind is rushing away. The huge problem with that is our mind doesn’t see…
I am finally done with social media.
That’s been a long time coming. I have been on and off social media for many years, and I think I am finally done. I started feeling my despair toward them a few years ago, starting with Instagram. I always loved the idea of a place where everyone shared personalized content on their feed. It was supposed to be a photo journal of your life. You could keep up with what friends were doing and follow…
Soft launching Letterboxd/Goodreads for video games
This week I was finally satisfied with the state of the MVP I've been working on - my version of Letterboxd/Goodreads for video games. Presenting to you Search to Play - a social platform for gamers. I am a huge fan of tracking my media. I am a long-time Goodreads reader and I've been tracking my movies since 2008 - first on the service of my native country, then on IMDb and finally…
Some days just suck
…and that’s okay. If you find yourself in a day where everything seems to be falling apart and you feel like giving up, take a break. No matter your goals, obligations, or requirements, just take a pause and rest. One day won’t change anything, but it might be the sign your body is telling you to take a break. Try to forget about anything and focus on yourself. What exactly do you need right now?…
80/20 principle for happiness.
In the mornings, I do my personal ritual of happiness I call "an hour for myself", where I just do things I enjoy without any judgement or attempts to be useful. Today, during this hour, I recognized that a very simple activity brings me joy: journaling, sitting on the corner of the couch close to a window with blinds open, morning sun flickering on my face, sipping hot coffee. So simple, so…
From the Netherlands to Copenhagen
1300+ km road trip in a Tesla Model Y: car camping setup, forgotten documents detour, Danish roads, and first impressions of Copenhagen.
From Western to Eastern Europe by land
How we traveled from the Netherlands to Romania without planes: the route, border delays, night trains vs buses, and takeaways.
Overview of the Dutch Housing Market in 2024
Introduction The Dutch housing market has been a topic of considerable interest and activity over the past few decades. Known for its dynamic and resilient nature, the market has seen significant growth, particularly in the 2010s, driven by various economic and policy factors. Whether you're an expat settling in a beautiful Dutch city or a local making a long-term investment, understanding…
Returning to the newsletter
Why I’m stepping away from social media, what “calm” content means for me, and what to expect from this revived newsletter.
Renting in the Netherlands: A Comprehensive Guide for Expats
Finding a place to rent in the Netherlands can be daunting, especially for expats new to the country. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process, sharing valuable insights to streamline your apartment search. These tips will prove invaluable whether you're a first-timer or have lived in The Netherlands before In case you prefer visual content, I have made a video about renting in the…
I quit my job to work on SaaS products and YouTube full-time.
A quick note about my decision to quit my job and work on SaaS products and YouTube full-time.
Summary of 2023
Review of 2023 with goal reflection and highlights of the year
Cost of living in the Netherlands
Introduction It’s been over a year since I set foot in The Netherlands. Today, I want to discuss the costs of living in this amazing country. Is life here as pricey as it's often made out to be? Let’s dive into the answer, but first, a quick disclaimer. This is my personal experience and your costs may vary a lot. Life in any country can be as expensive or as cheap as you make it. It always…
YouTube Report - Q2 2023
My quarterly report on the progress of my YouTube channel for Q2 of 2023.
How to rent an apartment in Tbilisi, Georgia
If you've made the decision to visit Georgia, or even stay long-term, this guide is for you. Whether you're a digital nomad like me or considering Georgia as your home base, I want to share my experience of finding accommodation in the beautiful city of Tbilisi. If you prefer video content, be sure to check out my YouTube video on renting an apartment in Tbilisi: ▶ Watch “How to rent an…
YouTube Report - May 2023
My monthly report about my YouTube channel progress. This is for May of 2023.
YouTube Report - April 2023
My monthly report about my YouTube channel progress.
Trip to Leiden and YouTube record
First long bike trip to Leiden, why we loved it, a fast‑growing YouTube video, Taco Digest plans, and what I’m watching and playing.
Trip to Utrecht and a small milestone
Routine tweaks, exploring Utrecht as a potential home, new YouTube video (Tbilisi vs Batumi), board game pick, and current watches/reads.
Back with the home stuff
Netherlands home updates (finally internet!), YouTube in Russian, first sponsorship chats, a new coffee machine, and recent shows/books/games.
Trip to Scandinavia and COVID-19
Estonia with my mom, Helsinki, Stockholm’s subway art, then COVID-19, board games, and what’s next on YouTube.
Birthday issue
Turning 35, upcoming road trip with Mom, apartment progress, new Mac Studio, YouTube updates, and recent reads/games.
Berlin stories
A week in Berlin: city vibes, friends, a Moderat concert, publishing a new video after a break, a new mic setup, and recent shows/books.
Trip to gamescom and poor transportation
Gamescom 2022 trip report: delays, carsharing, conference impressions, utilities saga, a great standing desk, and current shows/games.
Dmitrii goes public - Issue #4
Morning runs, an amazing team retreat, a great TV for gaming, thoughts on FIRE, and recent watches.
Dmitrii goes public - Issue #3
Weekly notes: running goals, life in the Netherlands, YouTube and projects, FIRE progress, and what I’m consuming.
Dmitrii goes public - The new beginning (Issue #2)
Six months later: moving to the Netherlands, YouTube goals, Taco Digest plans, FIRE progress, and what I’m consuming.
Getting a driving license in Georgia as foreigner
Georgia has an excellent opportunity for foreigners to get a driving license. The process is straightforward compared to many other countries. You will get a driving license for 15 years. Besides, you can request an international driving permit for 3 years. It follows Vienna’s and Geneva’s conventions. ▶ Watch “How to get driving license in Georgia (as foreigner)” on YouTube There are no…
Dmitrii goes public - Issue #1
Kicking off my public updates: approach, goals, January highlights, Taco Digest progress, and YouTube experiments.
Monthly Review and Retrospective - January 2022
My monthly retrospective and report about my progress with my projects, YouTube, finance and writing in January of 2022
2021 review and retrospective - half-baked year
My goals review and retrospective of what happened during 2021.
Retrospective - November 2021
Retrospective of what happened during the November of 2021 and progress on my projects.
Retrospective - October 2021
Retrospective of what happened in October of 2021 and progress on my projects.
Retrospective - September 2021
Retrospective of what happened during the September of 2021 and progress on my projects.
Cost of living in Bali
I've been living in Bali for 15 months in a row in 2019-2021. I'm always tracking my spending numbers. So I collected average numbers on how much it costs to live in Bali, Indonesia. You should read this with a grain of salt because all lifestyles are different. You could spend more or less than me. I am trying to live on a budget but maintain comfort. So my cost of living it's…
2020 review - worst year of our lives?
My goals review of 2020 and reflection on the year
Project #1: Learning Story - community of people who learn in public
My first project in the 12xstartup challenge is the learning community.
A year of making
Starting a new challenge of creating the products for the whole year
How I became a developer: kinda success story
My story of how I became a programmer and how I found myself in life
How I launched my first side project
My story of launching my first project and involving myself to makers community
Maker community
Overview of the modern makers world
Goals for 2019
My goals for 2019 year
Goals for 2018 - summary
My final reflection on the goals for 2018 year
Goals for 2018 - 50% review
My half-way reflection on the goals for 2018 year