Martin Verbic

Martin Verbic

Final year medical student. Saxophonist and former basketball player.

Notes

Speak Only When It's Important

There’s nothing wrong with being mostly quiet and speaking only when it's important.

Notes

Brainwash Yourself

We're constantly getting brainwashed, especially on social media. At this point, it's hard to avoid it, so why not turn it in our favor?

Mind Your Posture
Essay

Mind Your Posture

You won't believe how much we have in common with lobsters. And how much it all has to do with posture.

Here Comes 2024: A reflection of 2023 and goals for 2024
Essay

Here Comes 2024: A reflection of 2023 and goals for 2024

Reflections aren't useful just for New Year's resolutions. They bring perspective and new ideas to our life. But since it's the start of 2024, this might as well be my New Year's resolution.

How to Live - Derek Sivers
Books

How to Live - Derek Sivers

Book summary of How to Live by Derek Sivers. Read about 27 different ways to live and apply them to your life.

A Digital Handshake That Turned Real
Notes

A Digital Handshake That Turned Real

How I met a medical student on LinkedIn and found myself working for a healthtech startup 3 years later.

Take the Train
Notes

Take the Train

Imagine turning a daily commute into the most productive and relaxing time of your day. Here’s my story of how I did just that by choosing to take the train.

Life Beyond Likes: Finding Balance in the Digital World
Essay

Life Beyond Likes: Finding Balance in the Digital World

Explore a fresh approach to social media, promoting balance, privacy, and self-appreciation in our increasingly online-centric world.

Leaving Heidelberg
Erasmus

Leaving Heidelberg

I left Heidelberg on Saturday, the 4th of February. Now I have finally taken the time to capture my thoughts 3 months after returning home. The short version is that I already regret not staying for the whole year. The long version is a little more nuanced.