Yashvardhan JainDostoevsky’s career advice to an aspiring artistAnyone who has ever felt a pull toward any kind of art, there is always a moment, ultimately, when the person must ask: But how will I make…2 min read·Mar 14, 2024----
Yashvardhan JainOn Running, Writing, and Life: Some Advice from Haruki MurakamiExerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that’s the essence of running, and a metaphor for life.8 min read·Jul 28, 2022--2--2
Yashvardhan JainThe Book Thief And The Power Of WordsAs words turn to ash, so does our ability to be human.5 min read·Jul 23, 2022--1--1
Yashvardhan JainThe Window — An Unappreciated MarvelI wonder what you see outside your window. Or have you not looked yet?8 min read·May 2, 2022----
Yashvardhan JaininNew Writers WelcomeDo you think your writing is worth doing — as an end in itself?“It is,” I said. “It is the one altogether pleasant thing about it.”3 min read·Mar 27, 2022--2--2
Yashvardhan JainConsistency: The Antidote to PerfectionismCreativity is hard. It’s even harder when you are trying to find your creative voice. Perfectionism paralyzes us. So what’s the…4 min read·Mar 21, 2022--1--1
Yashvardhan JainBooks I read in 2021As 2021 began, I decided to actively read more books. So here’s that list.6 min read·Mar 12, 2022----
Yashvardhan JainWhat if 5-year olds were racist? (Or how 5-year olds can teach us to be more tolerant)The world is full of sexism, racism, homophobia, islamophobia. But I’ve never seen a 5-year old who’s racist.5 min read·Mar 7, 2022----
Yashvardhan JainUnbroken, Unbent — A Poem for UkraineA poem in support and honor of the people of Ukraine that are fighting for their homeland from the Russian invasion.1 min read·Feb 27, 2022----
Yashvardhan JainUsing Amor Fati as a tool for mental clarityI think this might be the most important tool we could use to get unstuck in life.2 min read·Oct 16, 2021----