Daria Helck

What else is on my mind.

While I’m writing, while I’m working, and sometimes without anyone asking. This is where my thoughts on books, on business and on things I notice along the way end up. Sometimes with a firm opinion, sometimes with nothing but a question.

Odds and Ends · October 30, 2026

Four guinea pigs and a book series.

Rocky, Mr. Grey, Toffy and Mojito live with us. In summer they’re outside in their enclosure, in winter they move into the house. A few weeks ago it was time for the move to winter quarters again, and since then I feel like I walk past them about thirty times a day.

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Life and Perspectives · October 16, 2026

I used to think coaching was nonsense.

To be honest, for a long time I thought all of it was nonsense. Coaching, personal growth, books with exercises you fill in. I run a business. I figured whatever you need to know, you learn by doing, and the rest is touchy-feely stuff for people with too much time on their hands.

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