Thanks for a great response. Same as you I try to leave some room for spontaneity in my schedule. Which is key if you do not want to get stuck in the same routine over and over.

I am glad that you liked the pic :) hehe

I am going to continue looking for more creative ways of injecting Tom into the articles.

Best,
Tomas

I’ve tried to live by a schedule, and it falls apart after 2 days. I get behind, activities pile up, I become discouraged, and soon after I give it up.

While not as detailed as your framework, I too have set what I’d like to do each day. I keep myself in check by doing what’s important to me, but I leave the day/week open to spontaneity. I feel great for accomplishing what’s needed, and I enjoy the little surprises throughout the day. I DON’T feel frustrated or discouraged by attempting to follow a futile schedule.

Great stuff Tom. Nice pic of Zenobia,
Oleg

PS. I agree with Alex. The topic is great, but the writing is a bit too dry and formal. More fitting for a textbook than a blog. One thing I noticed that could be sucking away the personality is those filler term paper-style phrases like “now that you know” or “Why __? Here is why ___.” Perhaps writing more how you speak could help in injected more Tom in the articles. Or whatever else you think could make your articles more uniquely YOU.

Welcome back :)

Unfortunately, I have realized that making plans is difficult and that life will always get in the way. That is why I tried to build in some structure into it – something to strive for. We’ll see how this all works out :)

I appreciate that nice words. However, what I really appreciate is the suggestion that you made. I wish more people did that. I did not even realize that it was that formal, but I will keep it in mind and try to show myself more in my other articles.

Have a great week!

Best,
Tomas

I am glad that you find the time to read this article! Seems like you really got some value from reading it.

I agree, too many people focus on things that are NON-essential to their lives and forget what really matters. That is exactly why I came up with the above idea of a Perfect Day :)

Best,
Tomas

really cool idea.

considered writing something along these lines a lil while back.

but then i realised that no matter how much you try to plan or perfect your day, no matter how many fancy equations and dry descriptions you paint with self-persuasion, something will always mess up your carefully crafted plan.

and that’s the fun part.

and the part that teaches you about life and makes you grow.

that’s one of my favourite aspects of travelling. no matter how much you plan it, things will always be different to how you planned. so you learn acceptance. and you grow.

was by far the most formal article i’ve read in ages. would love to see some more personality in your writing.

otherwise, really cool site. love the colours and interesting content all round.

keep well and in touch mate.
alex – unleash reality