Make "I am myself" more existentialist

Author: one-data-cookie

pages/index.md

@@ -12,57 +12,57 @@ content-type: homepage
 <br>
 <ul class="emoji-list heavy">
   <li data-emoji="💙"><div markdown="1">
-  I am myself.
+  I become who I am.[^1]
   </div></li>
 </ul>
 
 <ul class="emoji-list heavy">
   <li data-emoji="💻"><div markdown="1">
-  I am analytics engineer[^1], datavis artist[^2], coder[^3].
+  I am analytics engineer[^2], datavis artist[^3], coder[^4].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="🎓"><div markdown="1">
-  I am teacher[^4], lecturer[^5], speaker[^6].
+  I am teacher[^5], lecturer[^6], speaker[^7].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="👫"><div markdown="1">
-  I am husband[^7], friend[^8], dog pal[^9].
+  I am husband[^8], friend[^9], dog pal[^10].
   </div></li>
 </ul>
 
 <br>
 
 <ul class="emoji-list">
   <li data-emoji="💭"><div markdown="1">
-  I think like generalist[^10], existentialist[^11], minimalist[^12].
+  I think like generalist[^11], existentialist[^12], minimalist[^13].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="🤗"><div markdown="1">
-  I give back to individuals[^13], community[^14], society[^15].
+  I give back to individuals[^14], community[^15], society[^16].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="🖋️"><div markdown="1">
-  I create digital garden[^16], tech articles[^17], 3D prints[^18].
+  I create digital garden[^17], tech articles[^18], 3D prints[^19].
   </div></li>
 </ul>
 
 <ul class="emoji-list">
   <li data-emoji="🏠"><div markdown="1">
-  I live in Brno[^19], Czech Republic[^20], Europe[^21].
+  I live in Brno[^20], Czech Republic[^21], Europe[^22].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="🌳"><div markdown="1">
-  I walk in nature[^22], locally[^23], far away[^24].
+  I walk in nature[^23], locally[^24], far away[^25].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="🏸"><div markdown="1">
-  I move in racquet sports[^25], biking[^26], running[^27].
+  I move in racquet sports[^26], biking[^27], running[^28].
   </div></li>
 </ul>
 
 <ul class="emoji-list">
   <li data-emoji="📚"><div markdown="1">
-  I read science[^28], philosophy[^29], biographies[^30].
+  I read science[^29], philosophy[^30], biographies[^31].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="📰"><div markdown="1">
-  I follow finance[^31], social topics[^32], politics[^33].
+  I follow finance[^32], social topics[^33], politics[^34].
   </div></li>
   <li data-emoji="📦"><div markdown="1">
-  I collect memories[^34], sunlight[^35], lapel pins[^36].
+  I collect memories[^35], sunlight[^36], lapel pins[^37].
   </div></li>
 </ul>
 
@@ -72,8 +72,13 @@ content-type: homepage
 
 <br>
 
+<!-- Intro -->
+[^1]:   Inspired by [Nietzsche's 'become who you are'](https://psyche.co/ideas/when-nietzsche-said-become-who-you-are-this-is-what-he-meant),
+        this echoes my [personal philosophy](/ihmo) and the existentialist idea that
+        authenticity is not a fixed state to be found, but rather an ongoing process to be lived.
+
 <!-- Analytics Engineer -->
-[^1]:   Most of my days are spent [being purple](https://www.getdbt.com/blog/we-the-purple-people)
+[^2]:   Most of my days are spent [being purple](https://www.getdbt.com/blog/we-the-purple-people)
         as an [analytics engineering](https://www.getdbt.com/what-is-analytics-engineering/) lead
         at [Slido](https://www.slido.com/) (acquired by [Cisco](https://www.cisco.com/) in 2021).
         Basically, I make sure my colleagues have access to clean data
@@ -82,7 +87,7 @@ content-type: homepage
         and the [modern data stack](https://www.getdbt.com/blog/future-of-the-modern-data-stack).
 
 <!-- Datavis -->
-[^2]:   At the start of my data career, when I lived in London, I got involved with the [Tableau Community](https://usergroups.tableau.com/).
+[^3]:   At the start of my data career, when I lived in London, I got involved with the [Tableau Community](https://usergroups.tableau.com/).
         Through their physical meetups and online activities, I fell in love with the power of data visualisation.
         I deeply admire the works of classics
         (like [Playfair](https://dataxdesign.io/chapters/playfair) and [Nightingale](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-florence-nightingale-changed-data-visualization-forever/)),
@@ -91,127 +96,127 @@ content-type: homepage
         When time allows and/or creativity strikes, I create [my own datavis pieces](/datavis).
 
 <!-- Coder -->
-[^3]:   Aside from working specifically with data, I also code [and open-source](https://github.com/one-data-cookie)
+[^4]:   Aside from working specifically with data, I also code [and open-source](https://github.com/one-data-cookie)
         things on the side. These are mostly hobby projects that I tinker with for my own use.
 
 <!-- Teacher -->
-[^4]:   Ever since I discovered a ["learner"](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252293/learner-theme.aspx) within me,
-        I wanted to turn it into a "teacher". After a few years of [trying things out](/projects?category=teaching),
+[^5]:   Ever since I discovered a ['learner'](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252293/learner-theme.aspx) within me,
+        I wanted to turn it into a 'teacher'. After a few years of [trying things out](/projects?category=teaching),
         I'm now teaching IT to children aged 13–15 at [Tyršovka](https://www.tyrsovkakurim.cz/), a public primary school in Kuřim near Brno.
         By sheer luck, anyone could also read about [my story in a newspaper](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WGt20WOwUNY2tz5wxXOkEO6FvQLEoNfl/view?usp=sharing).
         And, since you visited this page, you can also check out [what else I have to share](/teach) on the subject.
 
 <!-- Lecturer -->
-[^5]:   In particular, I [teach data for everyday life](https://kisk.phil.muni.cz/kisked/pasivni-kurzy/kisked03)
+[^6]:   In particular, I [teach data for everyday life](https://kisk.phil.muni.cz/kisked/pasivni-kurzy/kisked03)
         at [Masaryk University](https://www.muni.cz/en). That's together with my good friend
         [Tomáš](https://www.marektomas.cz/), who got me involved in university lecturing and co-leads the courses with me.
 
 <!-- Speaker -->
-[^6]:   In recent years, I've actually [spoken quite a bit](/projects?category=speaking)! It's mostly meetup or conference talks,
+[^7]:   In recent years, I've actually [spoken quite a bit](/projects?category=speaking)! It's mostly meetup or conference talks,
         but you can also spot an [interview for Hospodářské noviny](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WGt20WOwUNY2tz5wxXOkEO6FvQLEoNfl/view?usp=sharing)
         about teaching IT or a [podcast episode](https://datatalk.buzzsprout.com/2034779/12010833-data-talk-21-michal-kolacek-slido)
         about building data teams.
 
 <!-- Husband -->
-[^7]:   I'm a proud husband to my amazing wife! We started dating in our teens, and she still manages to surprise me after all these years.
+[^8]:   I'm a proud husband to my amazing wife! We started dating in our teens, and she still manages to surprise me after all these years.
 
 <!-- Friend -->
-[^8]:   I cherish my [adult friendships](https://freakonomics.com/podcast/is-it-harder-to-make-friends-as-an-adult/)
+[^9]:   I cherish my [adult friendships](https://freakonomics.com/podcast/is-it-harder-to-make-friends-as-an-adult/)
         and [I think](/ihmo) such strong bonds are one of the keys to leading a happy, meaningful life.
 
 <!-- Dog pal -->
-[^9]:   I try to be a good human to our long-haired, miniature, dapple dachshund [Falco](https://www.instagram.com/falco.theminidachshund/).
+[^10]:  I try to be a good human to our long-haired, miniature, dapple dachshund [Falco](https://www.instagram.com/falco.theminidachshund/).
 
 <!-- Generalist -->
-[^10]:  I also like the terms [multipotentialite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZdcB6bjI8) or even
+[^11]:  I also like the terms [multipotentialite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZdcB6bjI8) or even
         [uomo universale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymath). My favourite fellows are
         [Leonardo](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34684622-leonardo-da-vinci)
         and [Descartes](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24422968-descartes).
 
 <!-- Existentialist -->
-[^11]:  The whole philosophy deeply resonates with me as [you can see for yourself](/imho).
+[^12]:  The whole philosophy deeply resonates with me as [you can see for yourself](/imho).
         Just visit [the Café](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29339822-at-the-existentialist-caf),
         and you might get enchanted by its power as well!
 
 <!-- Minimalist -->
-[^12]:  I strive for simplicity and intentionality in all (well, most) aspects of my life. I'm open about [what I use](/uses),
+[^13]:  I strive for simplicity and intentionality in all (well, most) aspects of my life. I'm open about [what I use](/uses),
         and I own a [capsule wardrobe](https://www.asket.com/cz/mens/capsule-wardrobe).
 
 <!-- Individuals -->
-[^13]:  I mentor and support a few other data folks – both juniors and seniors.
+[^14]:  I mentor and support a few other data folks – both juniors and seniors.
 
 <!-- Community -->
-[^14]:  When I [create](/projects?category=creating) stuff, I publish it [as open-source](https://github.com/one-data-cookie).
+[^15]:  When I [create](/projects?category=creating) stuff, I publish it [as open-source](https://github.com/one-data-cookie).
         When I [organise](/projects?category=organising) or [speak](/projects?category=speaking) at events,
         I mostly contribute to local data community initiatives and meetups.
         But I've now also started thinking more and more about how to share more openly about
         [my notes and tools for teaching](/teach)!
 
 <!-- Society -->
-[^15]:  I regularly support NGOs working for causes close to my heart, which I don't have enough time to focus on myself.
+[^16]:  I regularly support NGOs working for causes close to my heart, which I don't have enough time to focus on myself.
         For instance, my wife and I recently decided to start [supporting local educational projects](https://nadacemk.cz/).
 
 <!-- Digital Garden -->
-[^16]:  I make notes. A lot. It encourages me to reflect on what I'm consuming and learning.
+[^17]:  I make notes. A lot. It encourages me to reflect on what I'm consuming and learning.
         I published my [digital garden](/garden) in early 2022 – after discovering [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/),
         being inspired by [Tomáš](https://publish.obsidian.md/tomasmarek),
         and learning much more about coding. I tend to it almost every day and it keeps growing.
 
 <!-- Tech Articles -->
-[^17]:  I very rarely write actual articles, but one I wrote about
+[^18]:  I very rarely write actual articles, but one I wrote about
         [Slack emoji stats](https://medium.com/slido-dev-blog/primal-data-advent-calendar-3-how-to-discover-the-most-used-emojis-in-your-slack-channel-46bca5b5912d)
         somehow got over 13k views already.
 
 <!-- 3D Prints -->
-[^18]:  Whenever there is a need and/or inspiration, I [make 3D prints](https://www.printables.com/@kolacekm_1624408/makes) at home.
+[^19]:  Whenever there is a need and/or inspiration, I [make 3D prints](https://www.printables.com/@kolacekm_1624408/makes) at home.
 
 <!-- Brno -->
-[^19]:  It's a city where I was born, raised, and educated. I left for a while and lived in London for a few years,
+[^20]:  It's a city where I was born, raised, and educated. I left for a while and lived in London for a few years,
         but eventually, I came back. It's a [beautiful city](https://youtu.be/fkCOXZmiKj8) with its architectural
         and historical blend of Czech and Austro-German influences. It's also said to be the
         [only joke you can live in](https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/brnos-notorious-phallus-shaped-landmark-is-due-to-get-its-balls-back-next-week).
         Soon though, I'll move to Kuřim, a town [right next to Brno](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/442051),
         to slow down and be closer to nature.
 
 <!-- Czech Republic -->
-[^20]:  I'm very proud of our rich heritage and important figures like
+[^21]:  I'm very proud of our rich heritage and important figures like
         [Masaryk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%C3%A1%C5%A1_Masaryk)
         or [Havel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A1clav_Havel).
         Still, people mostly know us for things like [ice hockey](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa0gvq9d054),
         [beer](https://www.pilsnerurquell.com/), and [cars](https://www.skoda-auto.com/).
 
 <!-- Europe -->
-[^21]:  I certainly do [feel European](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_-KoBiBG0). I even spent my student and uni years
+[^22]:  I certainly do [feel European](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_-KoBiBG0). I even spent my student and uni years
         taking part in [European Youth Parliament (EYP)](https://eyp.org/) and co-leading [its Czech branch](https://www.eyp.cz/).
 
 <!-- Nature -->
-[^22]:  To me, walking in nature is the best way to relax and recharge. But you can also reflect and think deeply when going solo,
+[^23]:  To me, walking in nature is the best way to relax and recharge. But you can also reflect and think deeply when going solo,
         or really bond and talk hours when going with someone. Nothing beats it!
 
 <!-- Locally -->
-[^23]:  I especially know and love walking around [Brno](https://www.gotobrno.cz/en/place/park-luzanky/)
+[^24]:  I especially know and love walking around [Brno](https://www.gotobrno.cz/en/place/park-luzanky/)
         and its [northern surroundings](https://moravskykras.aopk.gov.cz/).
 
 <!-- Far Away -->
-[^24]:  As of today, I've visited nearly 40 countries in the world.
+[^25]:  As of today, I've visited nearly 40 countries in the world.
         I also travelled around the globe quite literally in 2019.
 
 <!-- Racquet Sports -->
-[^25]:  I particularly love
+[^26]:  I particularly love
         [squash](https://youtu.be/nTcvGK3k1IQ?t=55),
         [badminton](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0-tt6BFY5Y),
         and [table tennis](https://youtu.be/tR6BUanG96k?t=268).
 
 <!-- Biking -->
-[^26]:  I used to spend hours on the bike but [don't do enough of it nowadays](https://www.strava.com/athletes/87367133).
+[^27]:  I used to spend hours on the bike but [don't do enough of it nowadays](https://www.strava.com/athletes/87367133).
         Still, cycling is my favourite way and speed of moving – quick enough to explore a lot of places, 
         slow enough to actually enjoy them, and flexible enough to stop or even adjust the route as one feels.
 
 <!-- Running -->
-[^27]:  Not much. But from time to time, I run to clear my mind and release my energy.
+[^28]:  Not much. But from time to time, I run to clear my mind and release my energy.
 
 <!-- Science -->
-[^28]:  With my background, both natural
+[^29]:  With my background, both natural
         ([any](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/96238548-michal-kolacek?shelf=science) but
         esp. [mathematics](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/96238548-michal-kolacek?shelf=mathematics)),
         and social sciences ([history](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/96238548-michal-kolacek?shelf=history), 
@@ -220,17 +225,17 @@ content-type: homepage
         have always been a passion of mine. They help me stay curious and informed!
 
 <!-- Philosophy -->
-[^29]:  If there is one thing I intellectually devote most of my time to, it's definitely
+[^30]:  If there is one thing I intellectually devote most of my time to, it's definitely
         [reading philosophy](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/96238548-michal-kolacek?shelf=philosophy).
         It tremendously helps me reflect on my own life and [its meaning](/imho).
 
 <!-- Biographies -->
-[^30]:  It's a unique combination of stories and facts – a sort of balance between fiction and non-fiction.
+[^31]:  It's a unique combination of stories and facts – a sort of balance between fiction and non-fiction.
         I consider memoirs a bit more personal but biographies offer more nuanced insights. At any rate, I find them very
         inspiring and motivational, so I [read a lot of them](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/96238548-michal-kolacek?shelf=bio).
 
 <!-- Finance -->
-[^31]:  As I studied applied mathematics in finance, I still casually follow economic news and financial markets,
+[^32]:  As I studied applied mathematics in finance, I still casually follow economic news and financial markets,
         mostly through [Hospodářské noviny](https://hn.cz/) or a great
         [newsletter from Portu](https://magazin.portu.cz/newslettery/portu-newsletter/).
 
@@ -240,17 +245,17 @@ content-type: homepage
         on an interesting topic, be it a novel or a non-fiction.
 
 <!-- Politics -->
-[^32]:  I find it to be the way to engage with societal issues, so I read about it often in [Respekt](https://www.respekt.cz/)
+[^34]:  I find it to be the way to engage with societal issues, so I read about it often in [Respekt](https://www.respekt.cz/)
         or [books](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/96238548-michal-kolacek?shelf=politics).
 
 <!-- Memories -->
-[^34]:  I'm not too concerned about material possessions but I do collect meaningful experiences and cherish them.
+[^35]:  I'm not too concerned about material possessions but I do collect meaningful experiences and cherish them.
         And it doesn't have to be anything fancy – the beauty is even in the little things in life, I believe.
 
 <!-- Sunlight -->
-[^35]:  For some reason, I'm quite dependent on it. Not in a sense that I would bask in it for hours on a beach,
+[^36]:  For some reason, I'm quite dependent on it. Not in a sense that I would bask in it for hours on a beach,
         but simply having sunny weather lightens up my mood and makes me want to spend hours outside enjoying it.
 
 <!-- Lapel Pins -->
-[^36]:  I like how versatile lapel pins are and that they add a small touch of personality to any piece of clothing.
+[^37]:  I like how versatile lapel pins are and that they add a small touch of personality to any piece of clothing.
         Plus, you can easily find them in almost any gift shop, which makes them very easy to actually collect.