The stories behind
the silence.

A space dedicated to the thoughts that linger, the stories that matter, and the moments worth preserving.

Origin

I have always had one constant passion: reading and writing.

Books taught me to see the world in shades of grey, and writing became my way of organising my thoughts and processing my experiences.

This space exists to share reflections without algorithms or expectations. These are not optimised articles, they are letters. Texts written calmly, meant to be read slowly.

No dates. No timestamps. You won't find publication dates here. Ideas don't expire, and thoughts shouldn't be judged by when they were written. Each piece stands on its own merit, timeless and unanchored.

Get lost in reading. This is a space designed for immersion, not consumption. No distractions, no click-bait, no endless scrolling. Just words, carefully chosen, waiting to be discovered at your own pace.

Here you will find:

  • Reflections on books, travels, and conversations that have marked me
  • Observations on work, decisions, and everyday life
  • Personal stories that help me better understand the world
  • A reading experience free from the tyranny of timestamps and trending topics

I write because I need to. Because reading and writing are the best ways I know to think out loud.

If something I write resonates with you, I'm glad. If not, that's fine too. This is not a platform or a project. It is simply a space where I write.

This space is my personal reflection, not a commercial activity. I write what I think. I am not looking for profit, but conversation.

About the Author

Mehdi Belkacem Chibani Oughlis

Mehdi Belkacem Chibani Oughlis

17 years across Europe, Africa, and Asia in strategy and business development. Obsessed with understanding how systems work: markets, organizations, politics. Experience building products that scale and generate real value. Clarity over consensus, critical thinking over noise.

StrategyBusiness DevelopmentSystems ThinkingEmotional Intelligence

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