I made a film for my friend's birthday
A short film I made for my best friend's birthday, revisiting the camping trip where our friendship first took root three years ago
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Hi, I’m Sergei! I’m an entrepreneur, musician, rock climber, and thinker who writes about what matters most to me: startups, health, and always sleeping on the right side of the bed
Latest posts
I have this gut feeling…
I spent two years struggling with bloating and IBS-like symptoms—until traveling through Southeast Asia and Europe made them disappear. Here’s why I think digestion can be country-dependent.
Don't ever stop dreaming
I traded endless summer for cold rain in Aix-en-Provence—finally beginning my long-awaited France chapter and reminding myself why foolish dreams are worth chasing.
The best phone is the one you never use
I switched to a Nokia 3210 to break my phone addiction and discovered why the best phone is the one you don’t use. Four months of travel across Asia with a dumbphone changed how I see technology.
Notes from a meditation retreat
I did a ten-day silent meditation retreat at Wat Suan Mokkh over New Year’s Eve. A day-by-day diary of discomfort, discipline, and funny encounters with wildlife.
the myth of the grateful child
A reflective account of my life with emotionally immature parents, my attempt to understand their impact, and my decision to set boundaries and reclaim peace
things i learned about contracting
Quality work outweighs everything else when you contract for clients. Your work is your reputation. So do it well, and people will remember you.
searching for purpose in stillness: one month without doing
I'm taking a month off from doing — no coding, no building — just writing and wondering if stillness can help me find a sense of purpose.
i'm moving on from telegram
After years of sharing thoughts on Telegram, I decided to simplify and only keep my blog. Here's why I'm leaving Telegram behind and what comes next.
an app i built made the first money
I thought my side project was dead – until a $25 donation showed me it still had life. Here’s what I’m planning to do next