Alex Maltsev — Blog

A short story about my son turning nine, making a mistake at school, and learning a lesson just nine minutes later.

Two real-life stories about work done without recognition, and how care and patience can turn into lasting legacy.

A short personal reflection on a medical checkup, a “big heart,” and choosing kindness, empathy, and generosity.

A personal reflection on birthdays, time, journaling, and using numbers as a reminder to live each day more consciously.

Discover my new podcast, 50 Lessons, where I share personal reflections on capoeira, teaching, leadership, and life.

On valuing people who can stay grounded, think deeply, and move naturally between everyday life and bigger ideas.

A short essay on being a professional amateur—why you don’t need mastery to enjoy your work, learn widely, and even earn from what you love.

An exercise on choosing three guiding words for the year ahead—and how focus, sharing, and building shape my direction in 2026.

Updated in early January 2026, from my home on Koh Samui, Thailand

What went well this year?

Updated November 2025, from my desk in Thailand

Updated February 2025, from my home in Thailand

Updated January 8, 2025, from my home in Thailand

What went well this year?

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It is a great daily read on being a parent.

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Once, I asked Mestre Edan, a capoeira master and the teacher of many great capoeiristas worldwide, about the key quality that transforms a student into an extraordinary capoeira player.

Good people are found, not changed.

Formula for failure, personal success, and building big successful communities

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The aim of argument or of discussion should not be victory, but progress.

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