CAPI TACO'S FIELDNOTES

CAPI TACO'S FIELDNOTES

The paradox of happiness

Quick take on why the things that feel difficult can be the key to your fulfilment—from a cruise through the rainforest in Guatemala.

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Tomas Salem
Dec 06, 2025
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Adam and Frank are here to brighten my days.

The cavalry has arrived! A few days ago, I got new crew on board Falkor, and weeks of lonely frustration over mounting repairs were finally (or partly) interrupted by friendly support and stress-release through one of late capitalism’s finest inventions: venting.

My own bluntness around the so-called midlife cr…

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