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Why Did I Lose Myself in Relationships?

Chasing love, then looking for the exit, and slowly learning to stay true to myself

Sep 17 • Robert Istok

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Celebrating 4 Years of Sobriety with a Bottle of Wine

Saying no to alcohol became easy. Eventually, I started questioning the “never again” part.

Sep 10 • Robert Istok

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The Mother of All Side Quests

Following a strange idea to see what it unlocks.

Sep 3 • Robert Istok

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August 2026

I Never Thought I’d Question My First Tattoo

I got it to remind myself to live fully. Eight years later, living fully means something else.

Aug 27 • Robert Istok

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What If the Cat Is Already Dead?

The worlds in our heads can stay perfect forever, but there’s only one way to find out what survives reality.

Aug 19

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Leave Some Space Unfurnished

On asking for what you want, leaving room for a real answer, and letting life surprise you.

Aug 11 • Robert Istok

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How Your Choices Shape Freedom

On empty calendars, chosen problems, and a life worth committing to

Aug 4 • Robert Istok

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July 2026

Are You My Kind of Crazy?

Join me on an 8-day hiking trip through Georgia, with expenses paid*

Jul 27 • Robert Istok

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The Muse Doesn't Care About Your Morning Routine

I stopped forcing the muse to enter my life, and started creating conditions for her to show up.

Jul 21 • Robert Istok

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Time to Move On

After four years, I'm leaving Snag and betting on the loop between living fully and building with AI

Jul 15

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March 2026

Ayahuasca, a Journey of a Lifetime

A note from 2026

Mar 13 • Robert Istok

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August 2025

Why Peak Experiences Aren’t Enough

A wedding of dear friends where the energy is overflowing with joy and connection, a near-death experience on a high mountain mission, or simply an…

Aug 10, 2025 • Robert Istok