Inspired By Languages

Musician • Survivor • Motivator

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Communication is at the heart of all I do and forms the thread tying my life together. I speak, and continue to learn a number of Human & Artistic (Heart), and Web (Machine) Languages.

Performance & Expressive Arts

Music

Stage Performance

Writing / Creative Writing

Athletic Mastery & Movement

Figure Skating

Swimming

Cycling

Walking

Visual Media & Technical Craft

Photography

Videography

Driving

Languages & Communication

English

French

German

Human & Artistic:

Web:

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Artificial Intelligence (A.I)

Web Design

Currently, one of my life goals is to ensure:

The languages of Music, Stage Performance, Breathwork, Coding, and Athletics rightfully gain their places alongside English and modern languages in education worldwide.

Inspired By Reading

Reading has always been one of my favourite hobbies as I feel it allows me to enter a new exciting world of the Author's Mind, just as in a music composition.

Whilst travelling I always take either a physical book, Kindle, Phone, or Laptop with me, and at home, I have my Desktop and iPad, meaning, I am able to continue where I left off.

A photo of a book translated by Oliver Hilmes on the composer and performer Franz Liszt, taken by Baldi in 2026.

A photo of Baldi's Kindle.

A photo of Baldi's Android Phone.

A photo of Baldi's Laptop.

A photo of Baldi's Desktop PC.

A photo of Baldi's iPad.

I find being constantly inspired by reading or listening to Audio Books helps me to visualise, concentrate, find community, question everything, view things differently, Foster deeper connections, raise my standards, reduce stress, improve my sense of purpose, create routine, focus and learn.

I also find reading and listening help improve my language, public speaking and critical thinking skills, resilience, vocabulary, imagination, sentence construction, comprehension, structure, emotions, empathy, brain development, cognition, conversation skills, emotional intelligence and compassion, leaving me to ask, what are you currently inspiring yourself reading?

In this vein, I have compiled a Liszt (pun intended) of my some of my favourite Books, and Audio Books. I hope they inspire you as much as they have me:

James Scott Bell

VOICE: The Secret Power of Great Writing (Bell on Writing).

Evie Woods

The Lost Bookshop.

Angela Sirbu

AI For Everyone: How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Your Life.

Keith Donald

Music & Mayhem - Passion, Addiction and Redemption in the Golden Age of Irish Music.

Ursula Le Guin

The Books Of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition.

Melinda Chohin

The Professional Coach: Cultivate Credibility, Attract High-Paying Clients, and Create a Thriving Business.

Mustafa Suleyman

The Coming Wave, AI Power and Our Future.

Grann Davidson

The Wager, A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder.

Sebastian Lockwood

The Epic Of Gilgamesh.

Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol.

Chip Zdarsky

I Am The Night Life.

Arthur Ransome

Swallows and Amazons.

Tristan Higbee

101 Blogging Tips: How to Create a Blog That People Will Find, Read, and Share.

Bram Stoker

Dracula.

Freddy Silva

The Missing Lands.

Neil Gaiman

Norse Mythology.

Jules Verne

Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

Levison Woods

Eastern Horizons - Hitchhiking The Silk Road.

Kevin Hand

Alien Oceans, The Search For Life In The Depths Of Space.

Sam Knight

The Premonitions Bureau.

Phillip Coppins

The Lost Civilization Enigma.

Gillian Cross

Homer's Iliad and the Odyssey.

Travelpayouts

Top Resources For Travel Bloggers 2025:Insights From 1000+ Creators Around the Globe.

Tiago Forte

Building a Second Brain.

I Love Print On Demand

17 Hot-Selling Print-On-Demand Products That Can Pay Your Next Vacation (and More!).

John Lamerton

Evergreen Assets.

Lacy Boggs

Make A Killing With Content - Turn Content Into Profits With A Strategy For Blogging And Content Marketing.

Dominic O'Brien

How to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week.

Sonke Ahrens

How to Take Smart Notes.

Ben Angel

The Wolf Is at the Door: How to Survive and Thrive in an AI-Driven World.

Lynne Kelly

Memory Craft.

Jeff Walker

Launch.

Shelby Van Pelt

Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Kevin Crossley-Holland

Norse Myths.

Curtis D Frye

Microsoft Excel 2010 Step by Step.

Graham Cochrane

How to Get Paid for What You Know.

Christopher Mari

Ocean of Storms.

David Holland

Personal Branding Secrets.

Steve Stockman

How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck.

Ryder Carroll

The Bullet Journal Method.

Andrew Collins

Denisovan Origins - Gobekli Tepe.

Tim Berners-Lee

This Is For Everyone, Narrated by Stephen Fry.

Sean Cannell

YouTube Secrets.

Kathryn Croft

While You Were Sleeping - The Christmas Party.

Daniel Priestley

Oversubscribed - 24 Assets.

Charles Duhigg

Supercommunicators - Smarter Faster Better.

Brad Stulberg

Peak Performance.

Brendan Kane

Hook Point.

Marc Jacobs

The Coordinate - The Final Coordinate - The Hidden Coordinate.

Joe White

The Nox.

Roald Dahl

The BFG, Big Friendly Giant - James And The Giant Peach - Danny, The Champion of the World - Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - Fantastic Mr Fox.

JK Rowling

The Christmas Pig, The Tales Of Beedle The Bard, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Harry Potter - A History of Magic - Pottermore Publishing, Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone - Book 1, Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets - Book 2, Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban - Book 3, Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire - Book 4, Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix - Book 5, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Book 6, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Book 7, From The Wizarding Archive, Curated Writing from The World Of Harry Potter.

Jesse Tevelow

The Connection Algorithm: Take Risks, Defy the Status Quo.

Rob Bisenbach

Unleash the Power of Storytelling.

Will Storr

The Science of Storytelling.

Annette Simmons

The Story Factor.

Yvette Fielding

The Ghost Hunter Chronicles - The House In The Woods - Book 1 - The Ripper of Whitechapel - Book 2 - The Witches of Pendle - Book 3.

Chip Heath

Made to Stick.

Sophie Keetch

Morgan Is My Name.

Matt Higgins

Burn the Boats.

Daniel Hooper

At the Edge of Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Our Universe's First Seconds.

Donald Miller

Building a Story Brand.

How to Grow Your Small Business.

Matthew Paulson

Email Marketing Demystified: Build a Massive Mailing List, Write Copy that Converts and Generate More Sales.

Jackson Crawford

The Saga of the Volsungs.

Edgar Allan Poe

Classic Stories.

Gian Quasar

Into the Bermuda Triangle.

Gerard Grogans

The Jumpstart 90 Day Course Creation Program.

Stephen Kotler

The Art of Impossible, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire.

Jonathan Milligan

Your Message Matters - The 90-Day Coach: From Zero Clients to a Fully Booked Coaching Practice in 90 Days or Less - The Quick Start Messenger Series.

Adam Davidson

The Passion Economy.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Be Useful.

Wade Roush

Extraterrestrials.

Mendocino

The Smoothie Recipe Book: 150 Smoothie Recipes Including Smoothies for Weight Loss and Smoothies for Good Health.

Emma Gannon

The Success Myth.

Salvador Briggman

Become a Business Coach: Kick Off Your Coaching and Mentoring Career.

Louisa Doughty

Platform Seven.

Smiling Satyr

Friendly Neighborhood Wizard: A Cozy Fantasy, Book 1 - Friendly Neighborhood Wizard: The Fae Next Door, Book 2 - Friendly Neighborhood Wizard: Land of the Leylines, Book 3.

Jimmy Soni

The Founders - Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and the Company that Made the Modern Internet.

Stephen Fry

Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry's Definitive Collection.

Michael Zipursky

The Elite Consulting Mind: 16 Proven Mindsets to Attract.

Shane Leach

Prehistory Explained.

Das Harshajyoti

Be The Genius You Were Born To Be: 10 Secrets That Will Transform You Into A Superhuman (Health, Abundance, Happiness & Positive Thinking).

Julian Austwick

Amber's Donkey: How A Donkey And A Little Girl Healed Each Other.

Patrick King

Fearless Public Speaking: How to Destroy Anxiety, Captivate Instantly, and Become Extremely Memorable - Always Get Standing Ovations.

Roger Hargreaves

Mr Men Series, Mr. Tickle, Mr. Honk, Mr. Happy, Mr. Bump, Mr. Greedy, Mr. Messy, Mr. Nosey, Mr. Silly, Mr. Sneeze, Mr. Snow, Mr. Topsy-Turvy.

Akash Karia

Charisma: 34 Tricks to Unlock Your Charisma, Master the Art of Small Talk - Develop Personal Magnetism, TED Talks Storytelling.

Luis Elizondo

Imminent (Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFO's).

Crystal McVea

Waking Up In Heaven.

Russell Brunson

Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Creating a Mass Movement of People Who Will Pay for Your Advice.

Jordan Gray

How To Be The Most Engaging Person In The Room...Every Time.

Jeff Goins

The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do.

Eric Yaverbaum

Public Relations For Dummies.

Stephen King

On Writing, A Memoir Of The Craft.

Florence Scovel-Shinn

The Secret Door to Success.

Bill Chiaravalle

Branding For Dummies.

Ian Lamont

Twitter In 30 Minutes (3rd Edition) (In 30 Minutes Series): How to connect with interesting people, write great tweets, and find information that's relevant to you.

A.A Milne

Toad Of Toad Hall, Winnie-the-Pooh.

Stephanie Chandler

BOOKED UP! How to Write, Publish and Promote a Book to Grow Your Business.

Richard Branson

Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads).

Inspired By Short-Form Writing

If, like me you are always running short on time, Short-Form Writing is for you.

What Is Short Form Writing?

For me, Short-Form Writing is inspiring, clean, quick, easy on my eyes, an Art Form, certainly a Craft. Essentially a way to distil large amounts of data comprehensively, providing me with a simple explanation and a significant edge honed through my life-long experiences of, Piano Playing, Public Speaking, Public Recitals, Figure Skating, Authorship, Teaching, and Code Writing.

Just like the precision of a clean edge on the ice, a more efficient line of Code, or the clarity of finding and bringing out a Piano melody.

Photo of Baldi's Piano Keyboard, taken in December 2025 depicting Amonn AL-Mahrouq playing Piano.

Why Short-Form?

Reading is not a chore, it is the spark of Creativity and Inspiration for me.

In a world that never stops turning, Short-Form Writing allows me more time for other activities, like a perfectly executed jump on the ice, it requires precision and focus; however, I feel it is worth the effort as your reader will appreciate it.

Advantages of Short-Form

Efficiency: Bite sized chunks. A smart way to absorb information quickly.

Growth: Allows your skills to grow faster through rapid learning.

Focus: Holds attention in our fast-paced world, empowering you to move forwards.

Clarity: Life is short; I love taking in information that improves my focus, knowledge and delivers a rhythm that fits modern life.

Reach: Drives more traffic to your Website and captures a broader audience.

Sustainability: Prevents Creator burnout and keeps Brand awareness high.

Confidence: It is low-pressure and builds momentum for you, the Creator.

Empowerment: Ignites your discovery and builds on your current knowledge.

Disadvantages of Short-Form

Attention: It can promote shorter attention spans.

Memory: It may be forgotten quickly if not impactful.

Storytelling: It is not always suited for technical, deep, or complex storytelling.

Over Use: Over-consumption of Short-Form Writing can lead to mental tiredness or eye strain.

Substance: It can lack depth, leading to oversimplification.

Every language—whether written in concise prose, spoken from the heart, performed in music, or compiled in code—carries its own unique inflection and rhythm. Which language are you inspired to explore next?

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Musician • Survivor • Motivator