Stepping into the next natural chapter: Altstreamer

Pointing out what's happening in the mainstream, providing alternative approaches instead

Welcome back to my corner of the internet! I am very excited to introduce you to what is now known as Altstreamer and share what is soon to come. If you are interested in learning what this is all about and what to expect from me going forward, continue reading on.

What Is Altstreamer?

Simply put, Altstreamer is short for “Alternatives to the Mainstream”. Here, I will point out mainstream tendencies shaping the world as we know it today and provide contrarian viewpoints and approaches to those.

It is possible to invert just about any idea to arrive at the opposite perspective, but it is often unproductive to do so for the sake of being “that person” who is always going against the grain. My purpose in sharing alternative thoughts and practices is specifically to show what life could look like when you step outside the mainstream and embrace your own unique way of living.

How I Arrived Here

For the last five years, I have gradually incorporated more analog and homemade approaches into my life. It started with digital minimalism, where I downgraded from a smartphone to a dumbphone for a few years to drastically reduce my screentime and thus increase my immersion within physical surroundings. I later introduced new handmade and creative hobbies into my life, which were detailed in Hobbyisms. While these approaches had the immediate themes of digital minimalism and hobbying, there was a deeper idea this was all unknowingly built on when I was merely scratching the surface.

My core idea was (and still is) living a colorful life rooted in deliberation and principle. This may sound pretty serious at first read, but what this ultimately comes down to is living my best possible life. What I’ve concluded overtime is that in order for one to have a remarkable existence, taking intentional and meaningful approaches is a must. Nothing wonderful happens when going through the motions in a thoughtless state. And, in my opinion, when the mainstream is used as the guidepost for how to live a fulfilling life. This is where Altstreamer comes in to provide wholesome, practical ideas to enrich your life while also sharing how I’m personally going about this.

What to Expect

With Altstreamer, I will continue sending new insights towards the beginning of the week. Some posts will focus on mainstream occurrences and provide a grounded perspective to those; other posts will share which approaches I’ve taken to live my own version of a wholesome life. You may be finding that platforms are pushing more bleak ideas and unnecessary product onto us than ever. That the world seems void of any real depth, substance, or individuality. Or that you find yourself thinking “We’re doomed!” all too often. If these are along the lines of your own observations and thoughts, you will find that Altstreamer provides a breath of fresh air.

In addition to the beginning of the week posts, there may also be periodic posts later in the week. Posts from what was then Hobbyisms will remain on altstreamer.com; visit the How Tos category if you would ever like to learn how to start or sustain a hobby. That is most certainly a pillar of living a life alternative to the mainstream.

Final Notes

If at any time this new post direction no longer resonates, you always have the option to opt out. But, if you like everything that was stated above, you will enjoy everything that is to come.

I look forward to seeing you on the other side with Altstreamer! Be sure to stay tuned for upcoming posts; there is certainly a lot of ground to cover.