About Me

Based on a true story!

I was a bit hesitant when I first heard about the idea of writing about ourselves. It is not that I hate writing about myself because everyone likes talking about themselves. It is just that I assumed that a short introduction that is in our profile would suffice.

Then when you put some thought into it, you realize that every writer should have an About Me section. You can look at it as a business card or type of Resume.

So, who am I?

• A philosopher by education, an esoteric by conviction, and a writer by choice
• a proud husband and a father of one (for now)
• an eternal optimist who found the meaning of his life (a very long story!)
• now into a constant improvement on all levels: from spiritual to physical.

What is my background?

• After graduating from philosophy at the university and finishing my master thesis (magisterium), I worked as a high school teacher. That was an interesting experience, but not quite what I was looking for
• Since there was no possibility at the time to start teaching at the university, which was my initial plan, I decided to change my profession. I have tried something totally different: the customer support area. For almost six years, I have worked as a customer support agent and a Team Leader.
• A year ago, I decided enough was enough and the change was necessary. I quit my job and started looking for new opportunities. After a few months, I started working as an ESL teacher and I still enjoy it very much.
• But, one much more important decision I made a year ago. I have realized that I am a writer and I will do all that it takes to make it my main profession.

Why do I write?

If you asked me a few years ago, I would never have said that I would want to write. In the past, I wanted to be a university professor. That would mean having to write and publish academic articles, but I never considered myself to be a writer. Teaching and public speaking was part of my identity, but writing… wasn’t.

Then something changed. I realized that I want to be a professional writer. Don’t ask me what is the reason, or how it happened. That process took a long time and I guess it has ripened in me. It was like a Matrix-revelation type of event: you just become aware that this is what you want to do and the only thing that makes sense.

One thing that was very clear to me is that the corporate environment is not my cup of tea. I can work as a team player, finish my tasks in time, that is all fine. But that is the very opposite of my personality: I am a solo player who likes to organize his time and commitments the way he sees fit. I have nothing against bosses per se: I just want to be my own boss and make my own destiny. The vision of my professional life is my own and I want to shape it by myself. Win or lose, I want it to be my decision. As Sinatra said:

”…I did it my way!”

I guess that makes me some kind of entrepreneur, deep inside. Or egotistical. Anyway, I am sure of the path I follow now.

What do I write about?

I will never write what I do not believe in. I will never follow trends if they do not match my interests or beliefs. Writing is, for the most part at least, an art. That means following inspiration and inner guidance, not what sells best. If you want to make it profitable that does not mean you have to cover the topics you don’t give a crap about. Or you think are completely idiotic.

Do not get me wrong: I do not believe in starving artist’s cliches, just like Jeff Goins — Medium. You can do your best to write about topics you like, that interests other people too; do some SEO, and promote your piece the best you can. That is all fine, as long as you follow your gut. To be honest, the goal is to “find your own voice”.

But then again, it should not be that hard, if you remain you. You need to learn the technical part of writing, skills, grammar, storytelling, but that is polishing your own thoughts to make them more attractive for your reader.

The topics I am interested in are very versatile, but consist of two very popular words today: self-improvement. That includes everything from doing astral projections to productivity at work to getting in the best physical shape of your life. As far as I am concerned, those are just different aspects of your being. The goal is, as Émile Coué used to say:

“Day by day, in every way, I am getting better and better.”

Anything that helps us improve and get a little bit better, healthier, and above all, happier tomorrow is welcome.

So, to finish this in an absolutely geeky way, let us quote the famous Vulcan fare-well:

“Live long and prosper”!