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"The Art of War": Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living
"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu was a transformative reading experience for me, though written over 2,500 years ago, this ancient Chinese...
Damien Blaauw
Jun 12, 20244 min read
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Curating My Circle: A Journey of 48 Laws...
Upon stumbling on Robert Greene's "The 48 Laws of Power," I was both intrigued and skeptical. The book promised wisdom on navigating...
Damien Blaauw
Jun 10, 20249 min read
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Navigating the Divide: My Internal Struggle with Relationships
Love had always seemed like a beautiful, chaotic mess that could bring unimaginable joy or profound heartache. I stand at the crossroads...
Damien Blaauw
Jun 7, 20244 min read
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Timeless Lessons From a Pop Culture Book
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern relationships, John Gray's "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" has been an invaluable...
Damien Blaauw
Jun 6, 20244 min read
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Love: Striking the Balance
Over the years, my journey through relationships has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Each relationship, each experience, has...
Damien Blaauw
May 31, 20245 min read
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Lessons I Learnt from Divorce
Divorce is one of those life events that you never truly understand until you've gone through it yourself. It's a maelstrom of emotions,...
Damien Blaauw
May 23, 20245 min read
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Navigating the Storm
Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and over the past few years, I've been hit by more than my fair share. As a colored male in South...
Damien Blaauw
May 17, 20245 min read
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The Perils of Parental Blindness to Children's Bad Habits
Parenting is one of the most challenging journeys life has to offer. Every day, I strive to balance nurturing my children's growth while...
Damien Blaauw
May 16, 20243 min read
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The Silent War...
Relationships are supposed to be our safe havens, the places where we can be our most authentic selves. Yet, I’ve learned that this ideal...
Damien Blaauw
May 15, 20243 min read
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The Great "I Love Mom" Deception
Every year, my social media feeds are flooded with elaborate and emotive Mother’s Day status updates. Photos of smiling mothers,...
Damien Blaauw
May 15, 20243 min read
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Embracing Solitude: A Journey to Self-Love and Inner Peace
As I sit here, surrounded by the gentle hum of ambient music and the haunting melodies of the wind whirring outside, I am struck by the...
Damien Blaauw
Apr 19, 20243 min read
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Deal Breakers Break Deals
As I navigate through life, I find myself constantly confronted with situations, ideologies, and propositions that challenge the core of...
Damien Blaauw
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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I Miss Who I Was...
Heartbreak is a universal experience, something that almost everyone goes through at least once in their life. It's an emotional...
Damien Blaauw
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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If I Could Tell You Something...
If I could travel back in time and have a heart-to-heart conversation with my younger self, there are some pieces of advice I would share...
Damien Blaauw
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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Solitude does not mean Lonely...
In today's fast-paced and hyperconnected world, solitude might seem like a rare and almost forgotten luxury. Men, in particular, often...
Damien Blaauw
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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