One of the phrases you’ll often hear me repeat is this one from Jean-Paul Sartre: “We are what we make of what they made of us.“ Judge the message, not the messenger. This is the cornerstone of any concept of who we are. There’s no free will; we’re already made. Our choices aren’t truly ours. … Read more
A few days ago, I received a great shock. Someone I knew had died. Just like that, suddenly, you know? It left me stunned. Like all deaths that arrive untimely. Now, in these comfortable times many of us live in – and if you’re reading this newsletter, I’m talking about you too – we consider … Read more
I’m starting a new book. I’ve been really looking forward to this particular book. But the divine providence, aka Amazon international shipping, didn’t want it to reach my hands, leaving me with the sadness of the digital version. Jeff, I will never forgive you. The arrival of the long-awaited book ‘La felicidad’ by psychoanalyst Gabriel … Read more
Believe it or not, many of the ideas that come to me, even for this newsletter, come to me unexpectedly. They are things that catch my attention. And from there, stories are formed. Stories that I share with you and that I hope will serve you as much as they serve me. Like what I’m … Read more
Today, I want to share with you a little story that, when I first heard it, completely changed my perspective on life. It’s a brief story that will give you the key to what to do when you feel hopeless, when you feel like nothing is worth it anymore. In the world we live in … Read more
I’m going to tell you a story, and when you read it, you’ll see how important self-esteem is for everything. Here, I’m giving you the example of a crush, but let’s not limit ourselves; that’s just an example. The influence of self-esteem applies to ALL areas of your life. I’ll also tell you another story, … Read more