the bullshit of getting a job

Work, for me, is an alignment between the individual and society.

It is a way of living with others — a system where you contribute to the community while also shaping your own life.

Work is not just about having a job or earning a salary; it is about identifying what is missing in the world and supplying value in return.

In that sense, work is fundamentally about solving problems, sometimes, at different scales.

we are free

I believe we are more flexible than we think in the kind of work we can do.

The challenge is not only to find opportunities, but to understand where we can uniquely contribute.

This is why the idea of ikigai resonates with me:

• doing something that helps others,
• that you are good at,
• that you enjoy,
• and that the world is willing to reward.

It sounds simple, but in reality, it is pretty hard — especially because it requires finding ways for others to recognize and pay for that value, whether through a job, entrepreneurship, or other paths.

giving back to the community

The purpose of work is both personal and collective.

It is about contributing to the community while also building a sense of meaning for oneself.

As Adler suggests, people feel fulfilled when they are useful to others.

Work is therefore a balance between self-interest and contribution — a kind of win-win situation.

While systems can sometimes feel unfair or imperfect, I believe that a large part of the difficulty comes from not fully understanding how they work.

Developing both self-awareness and awareness of the external world is essential to navigate them.

Good or worthwhile work, to me, is work that reflects this alignment between personal values and societal needs.

This is again where ikigai applies: meaningful work sits at the intersection of what we care about, what we are capable of, and what others need.

and money?

Money plays a role, but it is not the purpose of work.

It is simply a medium of exchange — a way to measure and trade value.

More than effort alone, money reflects how and where you contribute within a broader system of supply and demand.

Understanding these mechanisms is important, because it allows for a clearer and more realistic view of how work and value operate in the world.

living rather than surviving

Experience, growth, and fulfillment are essential components of work. Without them, work becomes survival rather than living.

The difficulty is not that meaningful work is impossible, but that many people are not aware that it is even an option.

This is why education and awareness are so important — they expand what people believe is possible for themselves.

This was the great idea behind TrotelCoin & Mindify, 2 startups I co-founded in the past.

Finally, I define success as alignment.

Success is not a fixed or universal concept; it is personal.

But for me, it means being happy and finding work that aligns as closely as possible with my values, interests, and strengths, while also being recognized by society through impact, income, or reputation.

Perfect alignment is rare, so success is also about continuously learning, adjusting, and understanding oneself better over time.