Straight to the Point

I Blew Out My Knee at Jiu Jitsu

The story, the aftermath, and the regrets

Oct 11 • 

Eugene Fernandes

March 2025

Why Is Argentina Expensive for Gringos?

Featuring some back-of-napkin math

Mar 5 • 

Eugene Fernandes

January 2025

The Dark Side of Digital Nomading

It's Not All Sunshine and Cheap Food

Jan 1 • 

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October 2024

How To Meet New People (While Travelling)

Talk with strangers.

Oct 13, 2024 • 

Eugene Fernandes

Don't Follow Your Passions.

A Book Review of Cal Newport's So Good They Can't Ignore You (2012)

Oct 5, 2024 • 

Eugene Fernandes

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June 2024

Just Do It! The How and Why of Risk Taking

Lessons From Latin America

Jun 17, 2024 • 

Eugene Fernandes

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May 2024

Latin America, My Self-Defense Teacher

An Experiment in Essay Writing

May 12, 2024 • 

Eugene Fernandes

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No Spiderman, Burgers ARE American.

Enough with the Pedantry

May 9, 2024 • 

Eugene Fernandes

March 2024

How To Visit New Jiu Jitsu Gyms Safely

Lessons from visiting 18 gyms across 5 countries.

Mar 31, 2024 • 

Eugene Fernandes

February 2024

A Review of Danielle Smith's New Gender Policies

Puberty Blockers, Bottom Surgery, What is a Woman, and more!

Feb 5, 2024 • 

Eugene Fernandes

December 2023

The Six Lessons Jiu Jitsu Taught Me as a Blue Belt

Not all pain is dangerous. Always stand up for yourself. Jiu jitsu is therapy. Consistent and focused training delivers results. The one who acts first…

Dec 3, 2023 • 

Eugene Fernandes

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The Origins of the Conflict in Israel, 1881 - 1915

Notes from Righteous Victims by Dr. Benny Morris

Dec 3, 2023 • 

Eugene Fernandes