Debbie Millman has an ongoing project at PRINT titled “What Matters.” This is an effort to understand the interior life of artists, designers, and creative thinkers. This facet of the project is a request of each invited respondent to answer ten identical questions and submit a nonprofessional photograph.
Nimrod Vromen is the author of Prompting Happiness, which explores the intersection of happiness and AI. He is also a seasoned corporate lawyer and CEO of Consiglieri and Ark Empowerment Ltd., guiding startups through their financial and strategic journeys.
What is the thing you like doing most in the world?
Something unique to me is probably dancing salsa. I’m addicted to it and have been dancing for 16 years. On a more substantive note, I love forming new relationships and deepening existing ones, something you can also do through salsa.
What is the first memory you have of being creative?
My earliest memory of being creative is drawing comics of the suicide bombings in Israel during the 1990s and writing a diary that included some essays.
What is your biggest regret?
Frankly, I don’t really have regrets. I believe in focusing on the present and not dwelling on the past. If I had to pick one, it might be not seeing Michael Jordan play when he returned to the Washington Wizards in 2001.
How have you gotten over heartbreak?
By loving myself. It’s been the foundation of my healing process and has helped me move forward with strength.
What makes you cry?
Sports and documentaries have always been moving for me. Actually, since turning 40, a lot of things make me cry. I usually cry when I’m happy, not when I’m sad.
How long does the pride and joy of accomplishing something last for you?
The pride and joy of accomplishing something usually last mere seconds for me. Sometimes I get to bask in it for a bit longer, but it’s typically fleeting.
Do you believe in an afterlife, and if so, what does that look like to you?
I haven’t devoted much time to thinking about the afterlife. I prefer to stay focused on the present and my plans for this life.
What do you hate most about yourself?
I don’t experience hate and can’t connect with the concept of it. However, I do wish I had more confidence in myself and the courage to follow through on everything I want to do at a high level.
What do you love most about yourself?
I love that I care deeply and see the good intentions in almost every act, even if it causes me harm. This perspective makes me feel happy and safe in the world.
What is your absolute favorite meal?
I love almost all foods, so it’s hard to pick just one. If I had to choose, I’d go with a Big Mac meal and six nuggets at McDonald’s because it reminds me of childhood trips from Melbourne to Sydney. That said, my mother’s amazing Friday night dinners are also a strong contender.