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Welcome to Meller Notes by William Meller
You’re good at what you do. That part was never the problem.
The problem is everything around it. Growing a career while staying present for the people you love. Staying sharp while AI rewrites the rules every few months. Keeping your head clear under a pile of work that never really ends.
Meller Notes is where I think through all of that, out loud, one essay at a time.
The question I hear again and again is simple yet challenging: How do I continue growing without burning out or losing myself in the process?
That’s why I created Meller Notes.
I help you grow your career, build your personal brand, and create simple self-management systems to manage your work and life — the way real people do it.
I’m William. I’m Brazilian, originally from the south (yes, a gaucho), now living in Sweden. I’ve been writing online for over 15 years, focusing on the intersection of leadership, technology, project management, career development, and personal growth.
This space is my open notebook, made for readers like you.
Simple notes that help you navigate career and life when things feel messy.
Sometimes personal. Sometimes practical. Often both.
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