What’s something you’d love to see in the future, but know you probably won’t live to witness?
I’ll probably never see humans living on Mars or travelling between planets as easily as we fly across countries today.
But I hope it happens.
Some dreams are worth chasing even if they belong to future generations, because every great step forward begins with someone who believes the impossible can become reality.
If I could erase one book from my memory just to read it again, it would be Metro 2033. I loved it so much that I read it in several different languages, always hoping to rediscover that same feeling of stepping into its dark, haunting world for the very first time.
When it comes to movies, it’s impossible to choose between The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. No matter how many times I watch them, they never lose their magic. If I had the chance, I’d happily experience both trilogies all over again with fresh eyes. 📚🎬
When people imagine life on Mars, they often picture advanced technology, clean cities, and a united humanity working toward a common goal. But would reality be that simple?
Looking at today’s world, I suspect we would bring much more than science and engineering with us. Politics, social divisions, corporate rivalries, misinformation, and the constant race for power would probably arrive on the first spacecraft alongside the astronauts.
Mars might begin as a place of cooperation, where every person depends on the others to survive. Yet as the population grows, history suggests that disagreements over resources, leadership, and ideology would emerge. Water could become more valuable than gold, oxygen could be tightly controlled, and entire communities might compete for independence.
At the same time, living on another planet could force humanity to rethink its priorities. Every mistake would have consequences. Every life would matter. Perhaps people would finally learn that survival depends on trust rather than conflict.
So the real question isn’t whether we’ll colonize Mars. It’s whether we’ll evolve as a species before we get there.
What are the most important things needed to live a good life?
A good life is built on a few essential things: good health, meaningful relationships, a sense of purpose, and financial stability. While success and wealth can bring comfort, true happiness often comes from spending time with loved ones, pursuing personal goals, and appreciating what we have.
Living a good life is not about having everything, it is about finding balance, growing as a person, and enjoying the journey. Ultimately, health, connection, purpose, and gratitude are the foundations of a fulfilling life.
The best way to build self confidence is to keep promises to yourself. Every time you do what you said you would do, even in small things, your mind gathers evidence that you are capable, reliable, and stronger than you thought.
That’s where real confidence comes from, not from motivation, praise, or luck.
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Strength is not the inevitable result of hardship. It’s something people sometimes build afterward, often with time, support, and effort.
Salim stepped towards him and stopped two paces away.
“Who are you?”
“Ged Quinn,” Harvey replied at once, keeping the same steady tone.
“Where do you come from?”
“I came from Woolwich Arsenal. I had a transit permit heading east. I was looking for work. Repairs, transport, whatever turned up. I belong to no one. I’ve got no people, no weapon. Just a passport.”
Salim studied him for a long moment. He did not seem interested in the answers. He was searching for something else.
“And you entered King’s Cross St. Pancras alone?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Without announcing yourself?”
“I came through the eastern routes and passed inspection before entering. They checked me and let me through. If you have doubts, ask the men at the checkpoint.”
Salim took a single step to the side.
“You can still be saved,” he said quietly. “You have not yet been chosen by those who will perish.”
He drew a book from the satchel on his back.
The Qur’an.
Its cover was black, worn at the corners, yet carefully preserved.
“You see, Ged, the Tube is sick. People hide in corners, trade loyalties for a bowl of food, and sell one another another day of life. Where there is faith, there is order. Law is not something to be negotiated.”
Harvey remained motionless.
“The Iron Legion will not wait for chaos to return,” Salim continued. “We will not remain trapped in stations ruled by drunkards, thieves, and men who mistake freedom for disorder.”
His voice dropped lower.
The room seemed smaller now.
“We will decide what remains.”
“Oxford Circus. A monument to fallen pride. They still believe they are the centre of the network.”
“Canada Water. A crossroads of smugglers and lawless traders.”
“Liverpool Street. A junction that survives on fear.”
“Stratford. They still dream of power.”
“Wapping. A refuge for fugitives and doubt.”
“Aldgate East. Too close to the centre and too far from order.”
“Green Park. A weary council clinging to the illusion of stability.”
Salim fell silent and looked at Harvey once more.
“All of them will fall. Not through fire. Through order.”
How do you feel about cold weather?
I don’t really have a problem with cold weather. I actually prefer cold over hot. My perfect temperature is somewhere between 18–22°C, especially when I’m working here in the UK.
If I’m on holiday though, I enjoy warmer weather too. I’ll happily stay in the sea or pool all day and drink cocktails hahaha.
This might sound strange, but sometimes I really enjoy cloudy and rainy days as well, especially when I’m driving. There’s something relaxing about it.
I stay motivated by building worlds that feel real enough to haunt me after I stop writing.
Every chapter of London Tube 2033 started with a simple question:
“What happens when people are trapped underground for years… and something begins changing in the dark?”
Learning new things, studying London’s underground system, survival psychology, isolation, fear, all of it helped shape this world.
Motivation comes easier when the story starts feeling alive.
One of the books that surprised me most was Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky.
Not just because of the post-apocalyptic setting, but because of how alive the underground world felt. The stations weren’t simply shelters, they became entire civilizations shaped by fear, survival, and isolation.
That atmosphere stayed with me for years and became one of the inspirations behind my own project, London Tube 2033, a dark underground survival novel set beneath a ruined London.
I’ve recently started publishing the first chapters online, and seeing readers slowly enter that world has been one of the most rewarding parts of writing it.
