BenoitMalige

You know those days where the universe just seems to have it out for you? You spill coffee all over yourself, the bus leaves two minutes early (without you), and somehow your phone dies right before an important call. Feels like the universe is working overtime to mess with you, right? But what if I told you… you’ve been reading it all wrong? No, seriously. The problem isn’t your bad luck or timing. It’s just

Dear Overthinker, You don’t just think—you spiral. You spiral down into an abyss where every thought splits into a thousand more. Each one sharper, more unforgiving than the last. You peel back the layers of your mind until there’s nothing left but the raw sting of doubt, the steady pain of unanswered questions. When morning comes, it brings no relief. The thoughts that haunted you in the darkness follow you into the light. They hold

What happens when an optimizer tries to embrace chaos? For someone who thrived on structure and predictability, diving into the world of creativity was like stepping into a tornado. My brain, wired for business goals and outcomes, struggled to adapt. How do you balance the relentless pursuit of optimization with the limitless nature of creativity? This is the journey I’ve embarked on, and it’s been anything but straightforward. To understand my struggle, let me take

Everyone wants to make a million bucks online, but few actually do. Why? Because they’re too busy chasing shortcuts and gimmicks instead of building something real. Here’s my no-bullshit plan to actually make it happen, and yes, you can steal it. First, some background: I first heard the term ‘Creator Economy’ when a friend sent me a link to a podcast episode featuring Seth Godin. His insights on building a meaningful life resonated with me.

It’s not you.. it’s me. —or perhaps it’s a bit of both. Back in 2011, I arrived full of hopes, drawn by the glowing promise of the American Dream. As I sit here at a Colombian coffee shop, I reflect on a decade of dreams, challenges, and revelations that have brought me to this moment of goodbye. Our story began way before 2011, though. Do you remember? It was back in 1993 when I first