Interview with the soul behind Starship (Part 2)

"Inside Out" is an interview series that explores the personal journeys of successful individuals. Our focus is on the inner challenges, victories, and growth that led to their success, with an occasional discussion of how it applies to their professional lives. We believe that true success stems from inner development and aim to inspire others to follow their personal callings. By sharing their stories, our guests help connect the dots between inner growth and external achievement. This initiative is part of Spirit X .

The first part of the interview can be found here .

How do you feel about people in general? What do you think about friends, family, colleagues, enemies, envious, and competitors?

Well, I don't have many enemies, especially on a personal level. In terms of business or entrepreneurship, my company has competitors, but I don't see them as personal enemies. We are pursuing similar goals, and while I may want my company to perform better than theirs in the short term, I still see them as similar to me. My strongest negative feelings are reserved for those who behave badly on a personal level, such as those who do harm to others to compensate for their own problems.

It is good that you understand why those people behave in such a way.?

Yes, I think I understand the reasons in many cases, but it is impossible to understand certain oppressive rulers who have caused mass harm and destruction. I find it difficult to view these individuals as anything other than entirely wicked. However, this is not the case for most individuals.

For instance, when someone is angry with me while driving, I do not become agitated since I realize it is just a car, and there are many people with different driving styles.?

Nevertheless, I recognize that some individuals place great importance on how they drive and view it as an essential component of their life. As a result, they believe that others should drive the same way as they do, which can lead to frustration when encountering different driving styles.

How do you react to pleasant and unpleasant humans in your life??

Anything can happen. Typically, I remain composed externally, even when significant events occur. I don't jump to conclusions or react immediately. Instead, I take time to reflect. However, if I notice a systemic change or the event is part of a larger pattern, this is the time to react.

Have you ever had a strong desire for something?

Yeah, it's like everyone has been in love.?

Do you do any charity work? And do you share information about it on social media or leave it to yourselves?

Yes, I do donate to various organizations, and I donate a significant amount, but I don't advertise it. I don't like being a public figure who just does charity work for shows. I have a different relationship with society, and I don't feel comfortable creating an image of myself as a charitable person.

Do you regret anything? Something that you did and can't accept?

I think everybody makes mistakes, definitely. But I try not to agonize over them. If things are going wrong in my life, I don't really worry about it, and some of those things may be the result of mistakes I've made. However, I don't dwell on them. Nobody's perfect, and we're all constantly learning. When I was growing up, I thought of life as a continuous learning experience. It's not like you go to school, learn a bunch of stuff, and then become a fully-formed person. Instead, you continue to learn and develop throughout your life, regardless of your age. You can be 30, 40, or 50 years old and still be clueless about many things in the world, within yourself, and in others. You're always making new discoveries.

Do you eat a lot, and how often? Do you sleep a lot?

I would say that eating is not a big passion of mine. Food is not something I am particularly passionate about. While I do appreciate good food, it's not a passion for me as it is for some others. On the other hand, sleeping is nice. I have had multiple periods in my life where I had difficulty falling asleep, even struggling with some kind of insomnia until I was around 35. Going to bed was always an anxious moment for me, as I was unsure if I would be able to fall asleep or stay awake for hours. This made sleeping a stressful experience for me. I have often woken up in the middle of the night and stayed up for an hour, doing activities like reading, before trying to go back to sleep. However, around the age of 35, I learned new skills to help me switch off my brain and fall asleep. While I don't necessarily enjoy sleeping or try to prolong it, I have started to appreciate it more in the last two years. I sleep for around seven hours a day, and I can fall asleep quickly.

How do you understand the term “call of the soul”??

Mm, it's hard to understand. Let me put it this way - I'm not good at dramatizing things or labeling them in a dramatic way. However, there have been situations in my life where I've had to make big decisions and felt the need to do it a certain way, regardless of the rational consequences. I felt that staying true to myself meant making a specific decision, even if it was hard or painful at first. But in the end, I never regretted those decisions, as they were the right thing to do. I've had a lot of experiences like that, perhaps similar to your own.

Could you please share your inner wins??

Well, to start, I would say that one of the biggest learning experiences for me has been going through big arguments or breakups in relationships. When both sides are unhappy with each other, it can be really tough. However, I've found that through these situations, I've been able to see myself through the eyes of others and reevaluate certain parts of my life. It's not always easy to do this, as it's much simpler to just blame the other person and move on. But when I've managed to reevaluate myself and certain parts of my life, I feel like I've achieved something. This ties into what I mentioned earlier about the importance of continuous learning and growth.

I've had some other wins in my life as well, where I've managed to reevaluate certain aspects of myself. I think this is a really important part of personal growth that goes beyond business or material possessions.?

There were also some events where I made some choices that I don't know why I made. But I'm proud of myself for doing them because they were the right things to do. One of these events is a bit silly. I love traveling and have traveled a lot in Asia, but never visited South America. I had a long discussion with another traveler who had been to South America, and he told me that traveling there was hard, stressful, and tough. He described a lot of bad experiences that he had, which painted a picture that South America is a real hardship. This was completely wrong. But for some reason, I took it to heart and thought I needed to go to South America. I don't understand why I made that choice because I wasn't looking for challenges or hardships in my life. So, I took two classes, studied Spanish, and traveled to South America. I had the best experience possible and enjoyed it. I've traveled to South America about five to seven times now. I'm thankful to the person who told me about the hardship because it pushed me to take that challenge and check it personally.

What are your self-development/self-expression/mental and physical health activities??

I've always been the kind of person who needs a certain amount of rest. Even if there are negative consequences, I'll stop doing something if I don't get enough rest. I think this has helped my mental health as well as my physical health. While I'm not really into sports, I enjoy cycling, orienteering, hiking in the mountains, and high-altitude hiking. I don't participate in competitions much, but I think physical activity is important for mental health. I've noticed that my body and mind both functions differently when I exercise regularly.

Thank you, Ahti! You are a very good person! It was a great pleasure for all of us to get to know you better.

Author:?

Andrew Rudchuk, a contributor to the?Spirit X ?initiative.?

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