Writing.
For years I have kept a private journal, in Spanish, English and sometimes French. What follows is a curated selection: 274 entries lightly edited for a reader and stripped of names and things that belong only to the people who lived them. What remains is the shape of a mind trying to organize itself, one day at a time.
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11 entries
29/04/24April 29, 2024
leadershipworkambition
The power of genuine coalitions
True advancement, whether social, economic, or professional, comes from a combination of hard work and social skills. Attempting to scale without social skills leads to frustration, but I also refuse to be someone who only influences without putting in the work to evolve. I've realized that cooperation and coalitions are far superior to brute force. In business and professional life, it is more effective to build solid coalitions with decision-makers. The process involves three steps: initiating a dialogue with those in power, building a genuine relationship, and finally forming a coalition based on trust and mutual cooperation. When you combine these social dynamics with consistent, high-quality work, you become unstoppable.
28/04/24April 28, 2024
systemslearningwork
Managing the personal machine
I have realized that learning challenges are not just about gathering information; they are about organizing and condensing it so I can extract what I need at any moment. There is nothing more powerful than a functional information system where the individual can draw on data to make strategic decisions. By combining this with the ability to visualize the future in three dimensions, I become much more effective. I must pair this visualization with a weekly practice of analyzing my actions to see what is inefficient and how I can perform better with fewer resources. I want to be the manager of my own machine, following strict quality standards to refine and extrapolate my skills to everything I propose to do.
28/04/24April 28, 2024
disciplinesystemscalm
Building the unbendable spirit
It is far easier to destroy a chain of habits than it is to build one. Sustainable rewards come from discipline, not short-term pleasure. I am currently building a system of systems through my daily choices, and that requires resilience in the repetition, however minimal. This resilience also means welcoming uncertainty. Quality of life and capacity for response are conditioned by how I act in moments of chaos vs. how religiously I act in moments of tranquility. When life feels stagnant or my professional environment feels unrewarding, I must return to the base: gratitude and a commitment to provide value altruistically. To bend another's energy, your own spirit must be unbendable.
25/04/24April 25, 2024
systemsidentitydiscipline
Designing systems for freedom
Becoming a great manager and systems designer is more important than simply being a top executor. Self-knowledge is achieved through action, and over time, I use the lessons learned to design sustainable systems that allow me to reach my goals. It is vital to remember the 'why' behind everything I do; it is the engine my spirit uses to convert the mental into the real, the metaphysical into the physical. To choose whom I surround myself with, I must first modify my own person from the inside out with actions that eventually shift my very identity. I use inertia and momentum as catalysts for routines-systems that, in the long run, make me permanently free.
25/04/24April 25, 2024
calmdecisionspurpose
The internal mirror of reality
What you achieve in this world depends on you, on what you believe is possible, and how well you eliminate the invisible limiting barriers in your own mind. The journey is always you against yourself. Any conflict you perceive in the outside world is often a reflection of an internal struggle. If I have control over the internal, I have control over what I attract externally, over my own reality. Nature is stochastic, not deterministic; we can choose what to do consciously every day. These decisions, from nano to macro, define an individual's life and the lives of those they are lucky enough to influence. I recognize I see things differently, identifying opportunities where others see only obstacles. I focus on what I can control and let the rest of the universe do its work.
24/04/24April 24, 2024
ambitiondisciplinepurpose
Discipline as a vehicle for freedom
I choose a disciplined life not for the sake of comfort, but to secure a 'good life' through compounding effects. Choosing the difficult path now, being strict with my habits, my health, and my focus, expands my capabilities systematically. I want the power to influence my environment through the strength of my spirit, and that only happens by making decisions that align with my values. Routine and discipline provide long-term freedom; short-term pleasure is a long-term liability. If you want to avoid future problems, choose to struggle today to grow and learn. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. This is how I will attract the mentors, partners, and opportunities that match my standards. Evolution is a constant obligation.
21/04/24April 21, 2024
migrationpurposeeducation
Breaking intergenerational cycles through discipline
Reflecting on my family's history, I realize I am at a tipping point. I feel a pull to ignore external advice and dive into my company, but I must first close the current chapter by finishing my degree. It is a win-win: fulfilling the rules of the institution while ensuring my choice is compatible with my future. This challenge is not just the repetition of an intergenerational story; it is an opportunity to practice patience, discipline, and drive. My 'why' is solid: I want to be a high-level policy maker and surround myself with the best thinkers to create systems that help people evolve. If the 'why' is strong enough, any obstacle becomes a test of that conviction. How big would you dream if you knew you could not fail?
19/04/24April 19, 2024
leadershipworkidentity
Politics is a human system
It is naive to think that my ideas can be realized without office politics. I have previously viewed my colleagues as an obstacle, but I am realizing that being a genuine friend is a competitive advantage. Performance and politics are not separate; we are humans, not robots. Shutting myself off hermetically prevents people from understanding my complexity. To lead effectively, I must show who I am externally as much as I feel it internally. If I want my contributions to be valued, I must open the door to others and show up with the courage to be myself without expecting anything in return. Being solid on the inside is not enough if you cannot project that value outward.
18/04/24April 18, 2024
systemsmindsetentrepreneurship
Coherence between thought and action
I am striving to bridge the gap between being a thinker and a doer. Planning in detail and anticipating obstacles is something I find difficult due to a lack of practice, but I do not run from the hard work. I want to integrate my orderly, calculating side with my messy, high-drive motivation. Beyond logic, there is a level of necessary naivety required to translate metaphysical ideas into physical reality. You have to be willing to jump into the pool even without all the information. My reality reflects my consciousness, and changing that reality is not done through force, but through internal coherence between what I think, feel, do, and believe.
17/04/24April 17, 2024
disciplinesystemsadversity
Breaking the pattern of withdrawal
Focusing on meditation reveals how core childhood experiences can create behavioral patterns that persist into professional life. When I feel betrayed or hurt by an outcome I expected, my direct response is to close myself off, focus exclusively on results, and react negatively to my environment. This is an irrational response, as the only benefit is a sharp focus on goals at the cost of disregarding internal politics. By recognizing these toxic patterns, I realize that ignoring them only creates a dangerous inertia. The only way to break this loop is to attack the problem directly, challenge my ego, and correct my behavior through a consistent, long-term plan. For this to work, I must maintain awareness of when I am deviating from my path and return to it until this new response is fully internalized.
17/04/24April 17, 2024
disciplineleadershipambition
The stack-up of micro decisions
I often observe how small, micro-decisions consolidate into the macro. There is no separation, only a stack-up of one into the other. I notice a tendency toward the European habit of doing everything late, waking up, working, and meeting goals late. This triggers one of my deepest fears: running out of time to exploit my maximum potential. To counter this, I must double down on structure. Getting up early, sleeping early, and risking early are not just habits, they are core beliefs. While structure can feel like a cage, it is actually a form of liberation. Effective management of time, attention, energy, and money is the only way to consolidate my long-term mission. To achieve the big things, I must first master the small.
"When thou risest unwillingly, let this thought be present, I am rising to the work of a human being."