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june 27th, 2026 // new york, egotism & marketing

new york is the place where a person comes to establish their own ego. the place is overflowing with egotism enlarged by commerce. it markets its products by promising the triumph of individualism over conformity; a rebel ethos which one can lay claim to through consumption of mass produced goods. this is nothing short of genius from a marketing perspective. and i was today years old when i realized that to understand marketing one must read rené girard.

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April 24, 2025

There’s something magical about washi tape. One moment you’re organizing your planner, the next you’re creating mini flags, wall art, or jazzed-up chargers. In this post, I’ll share my favorite washi tape uses — including the one that accidentally turned my fridge into a pastel masterpiece.

thought post #3

April 24, 2025

There’s something magical about washi tape. One moment you’re organizing your planner, the next you’re creating mini flags, wall art, or jazzed-up chargers. In this post, I’ll share my favorite washi tape uses — including the one that accidentally turned my fridge into a pastel masterpiece.

thought post #4

April 24, 2025

There’s something magical about washi tape. One moment you’re organizing your planner, the next you’re creating mini flags, wall art, or jazzed-up chargers. In this post, I’ll share my favorite washi tape uses — including the one that accidentally turned my fridge into a pastel masterpiece.

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