A young adult at a forest crossroads, contemplating multiple paths. One path is clear, others overgrown. The scene symbolizes decision-making, individuality, and the excitement of forging a unique journey, with sunlight creating a hopeful atmosphere.
Essays

Choosing Your Own Path in Life

Sometimes, life feels really overwhelming.When it does, I often look at how other people handle their stress, and how they live their lives.But then I wonder, are their ways even right for me?I don’t want to follow the crowd.I want to live differently.I want an asymmetric life. So, maybe it’s okay to feel stressed and overwhelmed.Maybe it’s just part of trying to do something extraordinary. … Continue reading Choosing Your Own Path in Life

Nicolas Hoferer
A tightrope walker gracefully traversing a high wire, with a vast and majestic landscape in the background. The sky above is partly cloudy, suggesting a hint of uncertainty, while the sun casts a warm glow on the scene. This image represents the delicate balance between ambition and happiness, and the courage required to navigate the journey. A tightrope walker gracefully traversing a high wire, with a vast and majestic landscape in the background. The sky above is partly cloudy, suggesting a hint of uncertainty, while the sun casts a warm glow on the scene. This image represents the delicate balance between ambition and happiness, and the courage required to navigate the journey.
The Nic Letter

The Paradox of Ambition

Welcome to today’s letter. In this issue: The Double-Edged Sword of Ambition Ambition is an integral part of human nature, a driving force that compels us to innovate, create, and reach for the stars. It pushes us to scale new heights, break barriers, and explore the unknown. It fuels our dreams and aspirations, igniting the passion that drives our actions. While ambition can be a … Continue reading The Paradox of Ambition

Nicolas Hoferer
Breaking Free from The Story You Tell Yourself
Briefs

Breaking Free from The Story You Tell Yourself: How a Conversation with My Mentor Led Me to Embrace Writing

Yesterday I had a conversation with one of my mentors.We talked about current challenges. Thanks to him, I realized how much I enjoy writing, not only journal writing but also writing online.The thing that holds me back is the story I tell myself about myself. I’m a machine learning engineer, and I studied AI at one of the best universities in the world.Therefore, I need … Continue reading Breaking Free from The Story You Tell Yourself: How a Conversation with My Mentor Led Me to Embrace Writing

Nicolas Hoferer