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My second year without a job


Reflecting on two years of unemployment: personal growth, financial lessons, and creative pursuits like music and startups. Here's how I navigated year two without a job.

One evening, while watching Amélie with Yann Tiersen's beautiful music, I felt an inexplicable urge to learn that song. Approaching the end of this year, I am 90% done with my fifth piece, Lumières by Alexandra Stréliski, and it’s both the hardest and most beautiful song I’ve learned so far. These days, running feels much better, and I have my climbing sessions to thank for it — my butt got much stronger, so my knees don't have to work as hard.

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