2025 Year in Review
This is already the second full year in which I lived by the detailed planning method described in my book. I would call this year the year of helping parents. And here is what all my previous years were called...
List of posts
When I finished college, enrolled in university, and started my first job, I created a blog where I published personal notes, frequently used code snippets, links, and other materials. Since then, I have significantly improved my hard skills and decided to shut down that project, as I no longer have the time or desire to maintain it. Instead, I decided to write general articles that won’t contain a single line of code.
Running Results for 2025
So, I’m publishing my running statistics for 2025. The year went calmly and evenly — there were no big gaps (there were no trips abroad), and the intervals between runs stayed approximately the same…
2025 Reading Summary
The year 2025 is drawing to a close, which means it's time to sum up. This year I read the following books. The only general-purpose book I could recommend reading...
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The well-known road along which I was driving on this sunny and warm day was this time leading me not home. However, it was wonderful that I was heading not to my native home, for the occasion was the most terrible imaginable. It was the funeral of one of my relatives — quite close for the family, but not particularly close for me. Throughout the entire journey, a picture connected with the deceas...
Why shouldn't you play online casinos?
A casino is one of the most popular types of entertainment: some want to win there and get rich, while others just want to pass the time and have fun. If the latter roughly understand what they are dealing with (since in most cases they are rich and successful, and often intelligent people), then the former sometimes have big problems understanding that...
Are Adrenaline and Cortisol Needed in the 21st Century?
Because of my overactive brain at any time of day, I always have big problems falling asleep in the evenings and at night. Recently this problem (if, of course, it can be called a problem) has worsened and started manifesting also in the fact that sometimes in the middle of the night I can wake up and again not fall asleep for a long time...
Safe roads of the future
Intercity single-lane roads are the most dangerous for drivers and have always posed a threat to people's lives. These are the very roads where every 10–15 kilometers you can see artificial flowers tied to a tree, a road sign, or a small monument. The combined speed of oncoming and following traffic is over 200 km/h, which is deadly in a collision. Among the already known ways to improve road safe...
What is cognitive dissonance?
Not long ago, I reorganized my "Library" section, entered all the books I had read, and decided to write reviews for each of them. For reviews of some books, it was enough for me to reread my notes, but the problem was that for some books I had not written notes, and I faced a choice — either write a review based on the content, or reread the book...
My first book
Throughout the entire 2024 and even a little more, I worked on my first book. At the very end of the year, it was finally published. Now it's time to tell about what this book is about, why it's better than others, who it will suit, and also to describe the entire journey I had to go through while writing it...
2024 Year in Review
The year that I can probably count as a win, because almost everything planned was done. Unfortunately, this year our beloved and devoted dog Elza died at the age of about 11.5, however by all other indicators the year turned out more than successful...
Running results in 2024
It’s time to publish the running statistics for 2024. In terms of running, this year has turned out to be one of the most favorable and productive. Yes, perhaps I didn’t set records with runs of 18–20 km in a single session (although there was one run of 16 km)...
Barriers to Travel
Many people want to travel the world (and in about 150 years, even to other celestial bodies), but there are numerous obstacles that prevent this from happening. For now, we will not consider space travel and will focus exclusively on moving around our own Earth. The main reason that hinders travel...
Book Reading Results in 2024
It's early November, and I have already completed my reading plan for this year, so I don't intend to read any more books in the next couple of months. First, a few words about what has changed in my approach to reading books, and then, as usual, I will present a list of the books I read this year...
Journey through Bali: Memories and Discoveries
Recently, my wife and I visited Bali, so while the memories are still fresh, it's the perfect time to write an article and convey all our impressions. Bali is one of the many islands belonging to Indonesia. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere, very close to the Equator. It is also quite close to Australia.
Where did quadrobbers come from?
In this article, I will describe the currently trendy topic of quadrobbers, who they are and where they came from. Quadrobbers are people, primarily children and teenagers, who imitate animal behavior through their actions.
Why working on the beach isn’t as convenient as it seems
Not so long ago, I visited one of the warm countries – more precisely, its island – which I’ll write about in detail in another article. For about half of my vacation, I had the chance to use my laptop while lying right on the beach. The experience, as it seemed to me, turned out not very positive, and being a person who has written a book...
Who gives names to hurricanes and how?
Have you ever wondered who and how gives names to the destructive hurricanes that hit various coastlines almost every year? Floyd, Allison, Irene, Sandy, and other names. Where do they come from, and who assigns them?
What is a national vaccination schedule?
Do you know what a national vaccination schedule is? If not, it’s time to get familiar with this term, or rather, this entity. Generally speaking, the definition is quite brief. It refers to all vaccinations that can be either mandatory or recommended for citizens of a specific country...
Where Do Left-Handed People Come From?
Not long ago, I asked myself why people can be right-handed or left-handed. I wanted to delve into this a bit, and decided to share the results in the form of an article. What were the most common questions that popped into my mind when considering this topic? The first and most important one sounded something like this...
Journey through Georgia: from Tbilisi to Batumi
The second country on our recent trip after Azerbaijan was Georgia. I will also briefly tell how our adventures went...
Travelling Across Azerbaijan: From Baku to Mingachevir
Not long ago we took an action-packed trip to Azerbaijan. We stayed in Baku for a few days, then rented a car and drove across the whole country. I’ll try to recount below what came of it and what our impressions were…
Exact Sciences and Humanities: My Choice and Preferences
Everyone knows perfectly well which sciences are considered exact and which are humanities. However, few have thought about why people choose certain sciences as their favorites and study them as a hobby, or go even further and get an education in a particular discipline.
I watch shorts, but not the ones you’re thinking of
This article is about shorts. No, not porn :) But about animated shorts. Yes, the world of animation also has its own short films, and I’m going to tell you a little about them. Shorts are very short cartoons, from a few minutes to several tens of minutes (and in some cases, even longer).
Time Magazine. Person of the Year. Who I Would Give the Award To
Every year, the famous Time magazine presents the Person of the Year award. Nominees for this award are chosen from a wide variety of categories: musicians, politicians, businesspeople, actors, scientists, and many others. The logic behind the selection is fairly clear: those who are in the public eye, those who are trending, those who have done at least something influential this year…
Not Just Apple. Steve Jobs as the Successful Owner of Pixar
The activities and character of Steve Jobs certainly evoke sympathy in me; however, he is unlikely to be in my top three idols. If I were to write about my idols, they would primarily be Hawking and Mercury. However, there is one significant reason why I decided to write specifically about Jobs...
2023 Year in Review
An ambiguous year, although apparently quite successful. I'll go straight to the goals I set for the year and how well I managed to achieve them. There were 5 main goals: Goal 1 - achieved 100%, Goal 2 - achieved 100%, Goal 3 - achieved 50%, Goal 4 - achieved 25%, Goal 5 - achieved 100%...
Book Statistics for 2023
This year, I conducted an inventory of my books: I removed some that I definitely wouldn't read and, along with that, downloaded about 400 new books. Even at the moment of downloading, I only paid attention...
2023 Running Statistics
The end of the year is here, which means it's time to review my running statistics. Although I experienced a short-term but very unpleasant illness this year, it didn't significantly impact my running this year…
Non-Obvious Tips for Beginner Drivers
At the beginning of this year, I published an article on why drivers dislike winter. Continuing on this theme, I decided to write another one. In driving school, in addition to learning traffic rules and practice, the person giving the lectures often shares their unwritten rules...
Fear of Criticism, or Why People Chase Fashion
I’ve always wondered why many people chase fashion. It would be one thing if a new item were several generations newer than the one you already have. The iPhone 14 is certainly more modern than, say, the iPhone 8. And a 2020 car is generally more comfortable and safer than a car from 2000, or even 2010…
Everyday and Medical Items That Emerged Thanks to Space Exploration
I will begin one of my first articles on space exploration by stating that the study of space itself is a driving force behind human progress and the improvement of everyday life. Astronomy is a field that occupies a huge portion of the annual budget...
Following in the Footsteps of Hawking and Tyson
Some people consider humans to be mysterious beings, placing them at the center of existence in the universe and striving to uncover all the mysteries of human nature. Such individuals study psychology. Others go even further and find the study of the universe itself to be a more intriguing endeavor. As you may have guessed...
Winning Minsk Lotteries
In my childhood and teenage years, the lotteries "Vashe Loto" and "Super Loto" were very popular. I don't know the fate of these lotteries now; perhaps one of them still exists...
Why It’s Incorrect to Ask “What’s Your Weight?” Sorting Out Physics Failures
Why It’s Incorrect to Ask “What’s Your Weight?” Sorting Out Physics Failures.
Crisis of Ideas and Plot Problems at Marvel and DC
I'm not a big fan of the Marvel and DC series, but I have seen some of the most popular and hyped movies. It's not surprising, because just like...
If Brazil and Argentina were richer
Those who have been passionate about football for a long time have experienced various trends of money flowing into the sport. I started following football in the early 2000s. The best clubs in the world have always been...
Society with Immediate Reward
Not long ago I read James Clear's book about how to instill good habits and get rid of bad ones. I won't say that the ideas of the book's main message impressed me greatly, but overall…
How I Passed a Kidney Stone
A few weeks ago, I woke up on a Saturday morning and almost immediately felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. Surely, everyone can imagine…
Apartment renovation results
Following the article about choosing and buying an apartment, it’s time to write the details of the apartment renovation. The article comes out more than a year after the previous one, however…
Life by Scrum with Sprints
For the past 7 years, I have been actively planning various long-term goals for each year, and for the last 5 years I have been actively planning and outlining short-term tasks. Over the past five years, my tools have undergone many changes…
Is Monopoly Better Than Competition?
You have probably often heard that competition is the driving force behind progress. Is this statement always true? Until recently, I believed so. However, in the book by one of the creators of PayPal...
Does the Soul Exist?
Perhaps it would be better if this article didn't exist at all. Not long ago, a relative of mine passed away, and it was this sad event that triggered the writing of this article. Not long ago, I was watching a video about the modern possibilities of medicine and bringing people back after cardiac arrest...
Oddities About Earth's Overpopulation
In this post, I want to touch on the topic of Earth's overpopulation. A few months ago, the population of our planet surpassed 8 billion people. If we add to this all the environmental problems and forecasts about overpopulation for the coming...
Why do drivers hate winter?
Winter is a wonderful time of year. There is white snow all around, frost on the windows, and you can walk down the street and enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature while waiting for the New Year...
What I Did in 2022
2022 has passed, so it's time to review the year. Like several previous years, I meticulously document many things. My annual slogan was not the most pleasant...
Books I Read in 2022
This year was marked by a significant amount of reading. Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, the number of books I read this year continues to decline compared to...
Running Results for 2022
It's time to summarize the running year of 2022. First, let's look at the table of all runs in the year, after which I'll provide some comments...
2022 FIFA World Cup
The World Cup kicks off in just a few days. It’s the most valuable and important competition in every footballer’s career. Its worth is amplified by the fact that, unlike many other sports, football’s World Cup happens only once every four years.
Modern SEO Optimization Through a Programmer’s Eyes
I’ve been working at a product company for about five years in the finance, economics and business space. Aside from that domain, we also have a second, equally important one…
What I Did in 2021
End of December. The perfect time to recap the year that is ending, and since I’m a techie to the bone, I documented many goals and simple metrics...
Running results for 2021
This year was very successful in terms of running; I felt on my body how I had improved in almost every metric. Let’s look at all the runs below…
Thoughts after watching Kinopoisk’s 250 best films
According to friends, the article about IMDb movies I wrote last year was one of my best. In it I described my impressions from watching iconic films of all time…
Books Read in 2021
This year I read 30 books, two fewer than last year. I believe this was due to my trip to Novosibirsk and Altai, plus the purchase of an apartment and subsequent renovations.
My Running Statistics for 2.5 Years
After an active sports childhood and teenage years, I abandoned sports for literally 4-5 years after which my health slightly deteriorated. Doctors even diagnosed me with tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), but I didn't...
If People Didn't Need Food
Human civilization is too weak and dependent on various factors: the presence of oxygen in the right amount, suitable pressure and temperature, protection from radiation, and the constant need for drinking and eating...
Disabled Seats in the Trolleybus
There are many trolleybuses of the AKSM-321 model operating in Minsk. I wouldn't say every day, but often enough I use them to get around the city...
Our Response to Marvel and DC
Surely almost every one of you has seen at least one of the many films from Marvel and DC studios, where in each of them they save the planet from internal and external threats. But what if all the villains who in all previous films attacked the states suddenly change their tactics...
First Apartment
According to ancient Babylonian wisdom on clay tablets, which formed the basis of the good book «The Richest Man in Babylon», one of them states that any person...
Website Update
I recently updated my website. Now all its sections are back in one place, but these are technical details that are unlikely to interest anyone. Among the main changes, I can highlight a slightly modified design...
My Dark Period
At what age did you first encounter dark periods in your life? Until recently, I didn't believe in their existence, probably because even while living alone and solving my problems independently, they never came to me all at once...
New personal running record
Today I set a personal running record. 16 kilometers and 200 meters without any stops. I covered this entire distance in exactly.... Updated to 18.2 km.
Thoughts After Watching the 250 Greatest Films of All Time
I've always been slightly intimidated by people who, in their stories or on other platforms, ask friends and acquaintances to recommend a movie because they can't choose one themselves...
Learning through podcasts
In my previous articles, I've frequently referenced methods of self-education such as reading books, watching YouTube videos, analyzing links, and podcasts. This article will focus specifically on podcasts...
One-Third of a Hundred Books in 11 Months
When I declared 2020 my personal "year of reading books," I didn't set specific goals for the number of books. I wanted to further improve my programming skills, as among many directions...
Planning as the Degree of Goal Achievement
As you lie in bed at night, how often do you ask yourself: "How was today different from other days?" and "What did I do today to move closer to my goals?"
My Thoughts on Coronavirus
A couple of weeks ago, the situation with the coronavirus was still really unclear. A lot depended on how well-developed countries like Europe, the US, and others would be ready to face it — because just looking at China alone didn’t give the full picture...
How to Become a Programmer: Guidance for Future Professionals
Not long ago, I was chatting with a good acquaintance who is studying to become a programmer. During our conversation, I realized that she has the same (in my opinion, incorrect) lifestyle as most other students. The same as I and all my friends had. To help her see the reality of programming and motivate her right now...
