Max Frenzel's Blog

How one the most successful tech entrepreneurs in history came to rethink his approach to work-life-balance and what we can learn from it.

“It is with deep sadness that I observe the current culture of intensity in the tech industry. […] The...

On embracing your inner introvert and finding restorative niches in your daily life

It used to be that character was the highest ideal a person could aspire to.

Actions spoke louder than words.

Being quiet, disciplined, and honorable was seen as good and strong.

But as th...

The Biomechanics of HRV Biofeedback Training and Resonance Breathing

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Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training and resonance breathing are based on the fact that our breathing ...

Why absolute and hourly income miss the main point

Compensation is one of the main criteria for evaluating a job.

A six-figure income has for a long time been a benchmark of success, and what many people — especially millennials — aspire to.

But while absolute salary is a ver...

Elevating Human Happiness, Performance, and Wellbeing through Creative Technology

Our body and mind are not separate entities.

Many would even argue that there is no strong reason to believe that the mind is anything but a manifestation of the body.

Whether you fall into this...

Exploring alternative and complimentary approaches to the growth mindset

The future of work is rapidly unfolding in front of us.

Transformation has been accelerating over the past decades, and the massive disruption of the global COVID-19 pandemic added a further boost to th...

Replying to messages at a more moderate pace sets the right expectations

In a remote world where more and more of our communication is shifting to email and messaging apps, it’s easy to quickly amass a large backlog of messages that are waiting for your reply. Between email...

Rediscover an ancient concept to fight off stagnation and start flourishing again

Mental health is a continuum. Not being mentally ill doesn’t necessarily mean you are healthy.

Usually, we don’t really think or talk much about mental health, except in the context of serious ...

Experiencing Your Hometown Through the Eyes of the Traveler [image error]

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Yes, there is tremendous enjoyment and value to be found in visiting a faraway destination and checking out the main tourist a...

Innovation happens at the intersection of wonder and rigor — child mindset and adult mindset

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Where do you think the most innovation is happening within a 20-mile radius of you?

If you’r...