what the fvck are you even afraid of?
death?
it’s part of life.
bankruptcy?
money can be made again.
failure?
congrats, most people are too scared to even fvcking try.
losing people?
not everyone is meant to stay, some departures are big blessings.
embarrassment?
100 years from now, everyone in this conversation will be gone.
judgment?
if they haven’t been where you’re trying to go, their opinion doesn’t matter.
rejection?
every no gets you closer to a yes.
taking risks?
better to pay the risk tax than the regret tax.
look, the graveyard is full of people who were waiting for the perfect time so jump, move, run, just keep going.
tick tock.
look the rich don’t split bills, that’s why they’re richer than you.
you spend 30 mins at dinner calculating who ordered what, wealthy people just pick up the whole bill with no calculator, no awkward convo or annoying gestures, they even leave bigger tip than expected.
my dad taught me something i’ll never forget: the person who fights over small money will never be trusted with big money.
being cheap is expensive.
it costs you opportunities, relationships, goodwill and trust. refuse to be cheap.
go outside more. watch more sunsets. set goals so big they scare you a little. drink more water. move your body even when your mind feels heavy. work hard on something that matters to you. laugh until your stomach hurts. make your bed even on the days you feel broken.
help people before they can offer you anything back. ask strangers how they’re doing and actually listen. call your parents more. hug your dad longer. tell people you love them while you still can.
scroll less. feel more. cry when life hurts instead of pretending it doesn’t. eat better. sleep deeper. fall in love even if it ruins you for a while. let your heart break. let it heal. try again anyway.
teach someone the lesson you learned the hard way. write down a few things you’re grateful for before life reminds you they were never guaranteed. see the world before time quietly steals the chance from you.
because one day you’ll realize life was never about becoming perfect. it was about being fully alive while you were here.
you don’t realize how much your environment affects your mental state until you finally spend time somewhere that feels calm and your body stops feeling tense for once
the rich don't split bills, that's why they're richer than you.
you go to a dinner & spend 30 minutes calculating who ate what, wealthy people just pick up the entire bill. no calculator, no awkwardness and give even more tips.
one of my role model once taught me that the man who fights over small money will never be trusted with big money.
cheap is the most expensive thing you can be, refuse to be cheap.
The biggest flex in life is literally just not having to work
Nobody really cares how big your house is, what watch you wear, or what kind of car you drive
Nothing makes people more jealous than someone with a mysterious source of income who lives life on their own terms
People who moved abroad alone in their 20s, handled all docs, bank account, visa, tax, jobs, accomadation, and culture difference
These people fear nothing anymore
He is 33 years old
He has a son named Jack (around 6 years old) Jack loves playing football despite a rare 1-in-a-million immune deficiency disorder
Fabrizio himself dreamed of becoming a professional footballer as a kid but realized he wasn't talented enough, so he switched to journalism
He started writing football articles for small Italian sites at age 16 while still in high school
His very first big scoop in 2011 was Mauro Icardi's move from Barcelona B to Sampdoria, thanks to a tip from an Italian agent
He's an Inter Milan supporter at heart (his hometown club connection)
Speaks at least four languages fluently. Italian (native), English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Joined Sky Sport Italy at age 19
His screen time can hit 17-21 hours on busy days
Built his network by hanging out in Milan hotels with agents and players as a young freelancer.
Players sometimes text him directly asking to leak their desired moves
His father Luigi sparked his initial love for football
Once worked as a waiter in a Rome restaurant before fully diving into journalism
His relentless 16–20 hour days mean he rarely has full days off with family or friends
His news can instantly shift betting odds on transfers
Broke Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United, which exploded his global fame.
Values accuracy over speed and rarely gets things wrong
Made Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his impact as a transfer journalist
His estimated annual earnings are around $3.5–5 million from social media, journalism gigs, and collaborations
And despite his global stardom, he still does most of the work himself with a tiny team for visuals
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Have you ever wanted to be in a particular field and then stuff happened and you diverted to another career entirely?
I believe if any diversion wants to happen, it has to be in line with what you initially want. So that at least, you'll have the liking for it.
For instance, people that weren't pro footballers, but ended up as coaches, might still love their career so much.
Same goes with football journalism.
We don't always get what we want in life.
But the things that can't be taken from us, are our core values.
Our inquisitiveness, work ethics, creative thinking, etc
And even if we don't get our dream career or field.... We can still excel so much in whatever options life throws at us, as long as we keep up our values.
Fabrizio wanted to be a footballer.
Life had other plans for him.
He didn't sulk or lament all day. Or become a sadist.
He instead found a way to make himself a force in the new path that life gave him.
And it paid off.
So today, stop sulking and complaining at what you didn't get.
Look at what you have presently and make up your mind to be the absolute best in it.
And also......
Start today.
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✍️ Vincent the Therapist
Singapore is incredibly efficient. Clean, safe, well-run. No debate there.
But Japan offers something different on top of that.
It’s not just orderly. It’s layered, diverse, and endlessly interesting.
Tokyo alone has more Michelin-star restaurants than most countries. Then you add Osaka’s street food culture, Fukuoka’s ramen scene, Hokkaido seafood, Kyoto kaiseki, regional specialties from every prefecture…
And that’s before you even talk about:
Four distinct seasons
Mountains, ski resorts, tropical islands
Ancient temples next to neon megacities
Pop culture, anime districts, underground jazz bars
How do you have fun in Singapore?
Eid Mubarak to all, remember to keep the people of Gaza and all other oppressed brothers and sisters in your duas. May Allah accept our Ramadan and allow us to reach the next ❤️🤲🏾