Why did we lose touch with it?

Or rather, why did we stop chasing it as individuals?

Growing up, there was a sense of freedom.

It might sound strange, especially coming from a household where parents constantly asked you to study and focus. But still, there was freedom. There was joy.

Now, ironically, we have more freedom than ever. We can technically do anything we want. And yet, most of us are not happy.

So then what is freedom?

What does it even mean?

For me, I realised this very recently. When I finally got my driving licence here (in Ireland), a friend called me and said, “Let’s go on a road trip.” And I could just say yes. I could book a car, get in, and drive.

That ability alone felt like freedom.

For me, getting into a car and driving to a remote location is freedom. For the past two and a half years, I didn’t have that option. I didn’t have a licence here. So even though I was technically free in many other ways, this one thing was missing.

I guess most of us, including me until recently, don’t actually know what freedom means to us personally.

Freedom sounds great in theory. You are free to do whatever you want. But what is it that you actually want to do when you are free?

Somewhere along the line, with adulthood, jobs, deadlines, and responsibilities, we lost touch with that feeling.

And don’t get me wrong, freedom does not have to be some massive, life-altering thing.

It can be as small as making coffee.

This morning, while making coffee using my moka pot, I felt a sense of freedom. The process was calming. Almost meditative.

Which made me think, maybe meditation does not always have to look like sitting still with your eyes closed, observing your thoughts. It can also be doing something with complete presence. Letting thoughts come and go without reacting to them.

It can happen in the shower.

While cooking.

While making coffee. You got the gist

The modern world has made us believe that freedom means being free from money problems, family responsibilities, or obligations. And while that version of freedom is valid, it takes time.

But does that mean you are not free right now?

Does that mean you cannot be happy right now?

You can.

And that is the point.

We need to define what freedom means to us, both in a small sense and in a larger, long-term sense. Because if we only chase the big version of freedom, we end up sacrificing the present.

I have this vivid memory from childhood. For every small expense, I had to ask my parents for money. And subconsciously, I felt they held the power.

So I associated freedom with money.

If I had money, I wouldn’t have to justify my choices to anyone.

That belief is what pushed me towards tutoring students, selling small projects, building IPs, and trying to make money early on.

But now I realise that freedom is not just financial stability. There’s more to it.

And social media plays a huge role in distorting our definition of freedom.

Humans can only maintain meaningful relationships with around 150 people. That’s how our brains are wired. But with social media, we are exposed to thousands of lives every day.

And with that comes mimetic desire.

You start wanting things not because you truly want them, but because you saw someone else have them.

As a kid, my idea of freedom was living in a countryside house with a backyard, plants, a lawn to mow, and family around. That felt peaceful.

But over time, watching people travel the world, work remotely, and live nomadic lives, I started thinking that is what I should want.

Slowly, core values fade. And before you realise it, you’re chasing someone else’s dream while calling it ambition.

What we often forget is that social media mostly shows highlights. No one shares the boring parts, the loneliness, the uncertainty, or the trade-offs.

That is why discovering my own definition of freedom again felt grounding. For me, today, it is the ability to take a car and go on a spontaneous trip. It makes me happy.

I am okay with not living a millionaire lifestyle. I am okay earning a few thousand euros a month, working remotely, having a small team, and spending time with my family.

That feels like freedom to me right now.

It is no longer about material things. It is about belonging. Being part of a community.

One of the best exercises I’ve found is going back to activities I enjoyed as a kid. Playing cricket. Board games.

Those things tell you a lot about what actually fuels you.

Another thing to be mindful of is how this capitalist world is designed. Everything is built to make you want more. Trends and Desires that are manufactured.

You don’t need another piece of fabric. You want them.

You don’t need a fancy car. You want it.

A car’s basic job is to take you from point A to point B. Everything else is narrative.

And yes, I enjoy bikes more than cars. One day, I will buy my dream bike. But that’s a want, not a need. And being aware of that distinction is important.

This is how mimetic desire works. You see someone living a certain lifestyle, sharing their highlight reel, and suddenly you want the same thing. When you don’t have it, frustration builds. Sometimes it even turns into resentment.

So the question to ask is simple.

Is this something I truly want?

Or is it something I was taught to want?

If the answer is no, then it is just a mimetic desire. And you have to let it go.

Freedom, at its core, is not about having everything.

It is about knowing what is enough.

And that definition will keep changing. That’s okay too. As long as you are aware.

Let me know if you’re are truely free right now by simply replying to this email.

Thanks,

See you in the next one!

So I believe luck plays a part in our success, however you define the term “Successful”. There is some part that was not in your control, but you needed that last piece of the jigsaw puzzle to attain the result.

And that is what I call luck. There might be a strong argument that luck can be created by doing multiple iterations of one thing, basically mastery but that is not true.

That is called “leverage”. Leverage is when you know your skills so well that a task which used to take you 10 hours now takes 1. Or when the people you thought were out of reach become part of your network, because you worked on yourself and became someone they perceived as valuable enough to accept you as a person in the first place.

Now that I have made my point, let me give you an example.

What is luck? Bill Gates and Kent Evans were best friends and equally smart. They decided to start Microsoft, but Kent died in a mountain accident. Was that luck? Yep.

Another story:

I was in my second semester of my master’s programme at university. One day, a jobs expo was being held in town. I was very tired from working part-time and fasting for Mahashivratri, so I didn’t want to visit town.

But there was free food organised by an Indian food truck on the same day, so I thought, okay, I’ll go, visit the expo, get some contacts, and then enjoy the free food on my way home.

Once I returned, I emailed the HR person, did some follow-ups, and guess what? I got an internship. The part where I went to the food truck and made it to the expo was all luck.

However, getting selected from all those applicants was a leverage I built through my skills.

If you’re still not convinced, here’s another story:

I was looking for a house because my previous landlord told me to vacate. The very next day, I found out I had two viewings lined up because I knew the residents.

That is “leverage”. That is network, that is not “luck”. And securing the cheapest house in the entire country for my room size, that’s partly luck.

Now that we’ve established that luck plays a role in success, does that mean we should stop working towards our goals? Not at all.

Because we still need to develop leverage - whether by networking, mastering a skill, or building a personal brand.

We do our part, and then we let luck do its part. But while doing so, we must not be entitled to the results, thinking, “Oh, I worked hard; give me the results.”

Perhaps you weren’t lucky enough. But if you tried what was in your control, that is crucial, nothing else.

I saw the Northern Lights three times without going to Norway.

Was I lucky, or was it my leverage?

Hit reply, and we can debate about it.

Ciao!

See you next week.

Hopefully, you’ll see more of me now :)

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25th is Christmas, 27th is my birthday, and then comes New Year’s. December is quite festive and special for me.

But for the longest time, I kept waiting for external factors (people) to make it special for me. Of course, not anymore. I learned that only I can make things special for myself. And that is exactly what we’ll be discussing in today’s letter.

So let me ask you a question.

How was 2025 for you?

Good? Bad? Exciting?

How was it really?

I want you to think harder and deeper. Think about every positive thing that happened this year. It could be as small as finding a nickel while walking down the street.

The reason I ask this is because most of us, me included, for the longest time around this period, feel left behind. Disappointed that we were not able to tick all our goals off the list.

And that same energy gets carried forward into the new year, repeating the same cycle. In 2023, I read this book called Manifest. That book made me pause and reflect on the entire year.

It forced me to focus on the highlights of each month, no matter how small or how big they were. Turns out, I had achieved a lot that year.

Graduation. Getting selected to represent my university in France, sponsored. Landing a job even before my semester exams ended. That was huge.

And that made me think, okay, something is intense here.

So I started thinking about what actually makes us feel disappointed despite having things done.

And that is when I came up with this framework, inspired by Substack essays, books, and YouTube videos.

This is the only thing that will:

a. Make you feel special

b. Help you achieve your goals

So let’s begin.

Step 1: Direction before effort

Part of the reason I felt disappointed was not because I didn’t do enough.

Clearly, I did.

But it was because I didn’t know the direction I wanted or rather I was headed into.

I didn’t know whether I followed a direction, changed the course midway, or never even started. There was no clarity. No reference point.

So let’s fix that first.

Sit down with a cup of coffee, a notebook, and a pen. Ideally.

Divide your life into these four segments:

• Health

• Relationships

• Work / Business (Career)

• Joy

Now ask yourself the following questions for each segment.

I’ll take my YouTube channel as an example.

• a. What is my satisfaction level? 7/10.

• b. What’s working for me right now?

  Posting one video per week works well.

  Having at least 2–3 ideas in the bank helps a lot with scripting and shooting.

  I work best when I know what I’m doing next.

  What video. What topic.

• c. What’s not working for me right now?

  Increasing frequency to two videos a week.

  Honestly, things haven’t been working well since September.

  A team member left. I hired a new editor. Then I was travelling. Which led to no content bank being created.

• d. What were my wins?

  Brand Deals. YouTube monetisation money coming in despite inconsistency.

• e. What are my limiting beliefs?

  Every video has to go viral. The videos are not good enough or value packed. Perfectionism kicking in. The niche is getting saturated. The ROI might not be worth it.

• f. What did I learn?

  I work best when I plan ahead.

The best way forward is sitting down and writing random video ideas. Not finalising them. Not judging them either.

Some ideas may convert into videos. Some may not. And that’s completely fine.

This can be done by blocking 4 hours per week in my calendar and executing consistently for one quarter. Enough data will be generated to analyse plus I will gain momentum.

Also, learning how to read YouTube analytics properly will help.

Step 2: Understand yourself

Now answer these questions.

1. What themes and patterns do I keep noticing across different areas of my life?

2. When do I feel most energised?

3. Who am I with?

4. What am I doing?

5. What am I wearing?

6. When do I feel my lowest?

7. Who am I with?

8. What am I doing?

9. What am I wearing?

10. How am I spending my time?

11. What places do I want to go?

12. What does my ideal day look like?

13. Who am I spending my time with?

14. How am I nourishing my body, my mind, and my soul?

15. How do I want to feel this year?

16. What does financial freedom mean to me?

17. What does my dream home look like?

18. What would I do if I knew I couldn’t fail?

19. How do I want to celebrate my wins?

If all of this feels boring, answer just one question:

“What will happen if I continue doing what I am doing for the next five years?”

That alone will give you enough purpose.

Step 3: Set real goals

Now divide your goals again into the same four life categories.

Be very specific. For example

Bad goal:

I want to pay off my debt.

Better goal:

I will transfer X amount into my savings account every month. No matter what happens, I will not touch that money. It will only be used to pay off debt. I will update a note on my door every month showing how much is left.

Side note:

At the start of the year, write down numbers. Loan amount. Salary. Follower count. Even number of pints you had. (Could be anything)

Trust me, by the end of the year, the comparison will be humbling. I won’t disclose numbers here, but I’m ending the year with a 75% salary bump.

And although I thought I didn’t contribute much towards my loan, the difference between what I started with and what I have left is insane.

Step 4: Break goals down

Yearly goals are vague. Break them into quarterly, monthly, and weekly checkpoints.

Example: landing a job.

If you applied to 100 places and got 1 interview, then you need more interviews. To get more interviews, you need more applications or better applications.

That could mean: 300 applications a month Or 100 applications with referrals. Considering you are aiming to get atleast 3 interviews each month.

Just run the numbers.

Once you know the numbers, you know the daily actions. This might sound boring. You might even feel Tanmay I have heard it everywhere. And that’s because simple things work. If you need excitement, go play a sport or a game.

Also, you’re allowed only one goal per category. Two extra if you really want to be lenient. Now go on a seasonal quest.

For example for me: I want to pursue English literature, speaking Spanish, Learning Guitar, Swimming and prepare for a full marathon. This is what I am planning.

Jan–Mar: English literature

Reading. Writing. Essays. Short stories. Investing into Mentorship.

April onwards: Running.

Then something else. You can still casually flirt with other interests. But don’t go all in on everything.

And that’s it.

That’s your sauce for a happy new year. If you still prefer fancy vision boards with supercars and cash stacks, go for it. And I’ll see you here next year on the same page.

See be realistic. Set goals within reach, but slightly uncomfortable.

I don’t want to be Dubai millionaire boy rich. But adding €1000 per month to my account sounds good.

I had no running background, running for a min used to kill me but I went and ran a marathon. That’s what I mean being realistic but uncomfortable with ambition.

Until next time.

Cheers,

Tanmay :)

After nearly two years of juggling multiple long-term projects, I can finally say they’re done.

All of them.

Secured Critical Skills Visa, got promoted, Driver’s license, Instagram and YouTube growth, Brand deals flowing in.

From LeapScholar to Niyo Global, brands are reaching out for collaborations. These are the brands that used to be a dream, now are in my DMs.

But here’s the thing all of this happened within a span of 30 days. Between August 15th and September 15th.

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And if you only started following me during that period, you might think I got lucky. That it all happened overnight.

But it didn’t.

What you’re seeing now is the highlight reel. What you didn’t see was

May 2023: Started as an intern at my current company.

March 2024: Applied for my learner’s permit.

January 2024: Started Instagram and YouTube with zero followers.

Countless hours are poured into relationships, growth, and building trust.

If you look at the timeline, every one of these things took at least 1.5 to 2 years to materialise. So no, it wasn’t sudden. It was a slow climb.

And for the longest time, I was frustrated about the fact that these projects had been ongoing for a long time.

That’s the beauty of success; initially, it seems like nothing is happening, and suddenly it skyrockets.

And that brings me to my personal playbook for success. It only has 3 rules

1. Get Clear on What You Want

Clarity is underrated. We often chase vague goals because they look good on someone else. But when you’re specific about what you want, your path becomes easier to follow.

Once you know the what, everything else falls into place be it your time, your efforts, your systems.

And remember there is NO, I repeat NO universal template for success. My version might look like 16-hour deep work sprints.

Yours might involve social breaks, collaborative work, or creative bursts. That’s valid. Find what works for you.

2. Show Up, Even If It’s Just for 30 Minutes

You don’t need 10-hour days. You need consistent hours.

30 minutes a day = 150 hours in a year.

1 hour a day = 365 hours in a year.

That’s enough to build a business, get in shape, or master a skill. Or even land a job.

On the flip side, 2 hours of mindless scrolling every day? That’s 730 hours a year gone.

Zomato wasn’t built in a day. Neither was anything that truly mattered. It takes time.

And if you look closely, most “overnight successes” are just the final spike in a graph that’s been flat for years.

All the failed startups, broken drafts, and quiet nights contributed to that one spike. And that spike? That’s when people start noticing.

3. Stop Comparing Your Journey to Someone Else’s

We all do it. Even I still do.

A friend buys a car, and even though I know I don’t need one, I feel bad. But logically? It makes zero sense. I live abroad, no one in my family drives, and a car would just sit idle for 11 months.

Yet the Instagram story still gets to me.

You’re not meant to have the same Day 100 as someone else. You’re meant to have your Day 1, your Day 10, your Day 100.

Everyone is wired differently. Like the book Psycho-Cybernetics says, there is no “perfect human” template. There are short, tall, quiet, loud, energetic, and calm people. All perfect in their own right?

Your only competition is who you were yesterday. That’s all.

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Today I ran a 10.5k in 1 hour 14 minutes. My first 21k marathon six months ago took me nearly 2 hours 45 minutes, and I was wrecked.

Now? My pace is better. My recovery is smooth.

That’s the result of doing the same thing over and over, with small tweaks.

Success isn’t glamorous. It’s not aesthetic Notion dashboards or 5AM routines. It’s showing up. With patience. With faith. With grit.

And in case you needed a reminder: there is no one playbook.

Just choose your goal. Stick to it.

Ignore the noise.

And watch compounding do its magic.

Super proud of this guy and the empire he’s building.

This is the level of obsession you need ;)

That’s exactly what I am sharing today but before,

Life Updates: The Power of Execution

First, let me share some updates from my life. I was down in Dublin the week before, and it was absolutely amazing to meet so many readers and people who’ve been consuming my content.

When people walk up to you randomly in the middle of the street and say, “Hey, I’ve seen your videos and I really love them. They helped me reach where I am right now” that’s just insane.

As I’ve shared before, this is exactly why I create content: to have a positive impact on society, the overall effect.

I’m starting to believe this might be my Ikigai.

Another update: Instagram is about to hit 10k followers. By the time you’re reading this, I’m probably already there.

Let me tell you why I’m bringing this up, execution is king. In August, I was procrastinating and not executing properly.

Then I got called out harshly by Saksham and Akshat “Bro, you really need to execute on things rather than just half-assing them.”

That call-out was brutal, but I thought, “You know what? Let’s execute. What’s the worst that can happen?

Nothing.

But the best? This.”

So I executed throughout August with my team, and here we are going from 5k followers to literally doubling every engagement metric and breaking every record on my channel.

That’s the power of execution.

You Shouldn’t Chase the Next Challenge

Just got off a call with a friend who said, “I’ve accomplished everything and now work feels monotonous. Should I take on a new challenge?”

I said, “Don’t”.

This is the same mistake I made always chasing one challenge after another, which led to huge burnout and procrastination.

Here’s what I told him, Take a step back.

We spent a quarter of our lives, tons of time, money, and effort on education to get our careers sorted and achieve financial stability with a decent work-life balance.

Now that we’re turning 25-26 and we’re finally there, why are we immediately thinking, “Let’s move on to another challenge”?

Why can’t we savour this moment for a while? Maybe go on a trip, do something fun, then decide what’s next.

This is exactly what I’m doing. Once I hit my numbers, I’ll take a step back. I’m travelling to India that’s my way of stepping back.

Whenever you achieve something, take time to reflect and be grateful for what you’ve accomplished.

Don’t just give it away by immediately chasing another goal.

Age is just a number. It’s okay to take a six-month break or spend the entire 2026 fooling around and not focusing on anything specific.

So my advice would be Don’t chase another goal immediately. Enjoy and be satisfied with your current achievement first.

Master of One, is all you need (will talk about it in the next letter)

Time Management

I believe that if you manage your time well, you’ll definitely achieve more and be successful.

Here’s how

1. Create an Ideal Calendar

If I asked you right now, “How much time do you have? Where do you spend it?” you probably wouldn’t have an exact answer.

The reality is, everyone from Elon Musk to you and me has exactly 168 hours per week. Let’s break it down.

• Sleep: 8 hours × 7 days = 56 hours (gone)

• Daily essentials: 4 hours × 7 days = 28 hours for commuting, shower, cooking, misc. (gone)

• Work: 8 hours × 5 days = 40 hours (gone)

You’re left with roughly 4 hours per day, plus 16 extra hours on weekends. This is where you can choose what to do.

The overwhelm doesn’t happen because we don’t have time it’s because we don’t know what to do when, and we say yes to everything.

Living by Your Calendar

I started this in 2023 and haven’t faced time management issues since. Yes, I’m busy, but it’s not that I don’t have time.

I choose not to give time to certain things.

On my phone’s home screen, there are no apps except calling, messaging, and Notion. But the first screen shows my calendar with the week’s schedule at a glance.

The best exercise - Plan on Sunday for the broader weekly perspective, then plan daily to achieve those goals.

2. Priority List, Not To-Do List

To-do lists are never-ending nightmares.

Priority lists focus on what matters most.

When everything is a priority, nothing is priority. Priority means ONE thing – just one thing you need to complete before bed, no matter what happens.

You might not complete 10 things in a day, but in 365 days, you’ll achieve 365 meaningful things. That beats the vicious cycle of endless to-do lists that leave you paralyzed by choice.

3. The Two-Minute Rule

If anything can be done in 2-5 minutes, just do it immediately

• Send that message

• Upload to drive

• Cut your nails

• Get a haircut on your way to the gym

Don’t put these small tasks on any list. Just handle them right away.

4. Action vs. Emotions

Sometimes I don’t feel motivated. Winter’s coming, the weather will be depressing. But here’s the key, actions and emotions don’t need to be aligned.

Example: I don’t feel like going to the gym, but I need to work out. Instead of waiting to feel motivated, I just step out of the house. Once I’m physically at the gym, my emotions change and I feel like working out.

If I had waited for motivation at home, I’d be on Netflix instead. Your priority list helps here it tells you to take action regardless of feelings.

5. Build Momentum

Newton’s law applies here, anything at rest stays at rest unless an external force is applied, but anything in motion stays in motion unless stopped by an external force.

Get into motion, build momentum. The only external forces that should stop you are things like notifications (which you can control).

When you’ve dedicated work hours, eliminate distractions:

• Take bathroom breaks beforehand

• Get your coffee

• Tell people not to disturb you

I put on Deep House music with noise-cancelling headphones. It works like magic for maintaining momentum.

My personal playlist

6. Do the Bare Minimum

On your worst days when you can’t take action, think: “What’s the bare minimum I can do?”

When I was procrastinating on video shooting because of my 9-to-5, I thought:

• Bare minimum: I can brainstorm ideas

• Bare minimum: I can outline scripts

• Bare minimum: I can give feedback to my editor

Just do something greater than zero, even if it’s 0.0005%.

7. The Quadrant Method

Think of tasks in four categories:

1. Important + Urgent = Your priority list

2. Important + Not Urgent = Schedule these

3. Not Important + Urgent = Delegate if possible

4. Not Important + Not Urgent = Eliminate

For things like calling parents (important but not urgent), schedule dedicated time. Focus your energy on quadrant 1.

Leveraging AI for Better Planning

List all your tasks and share them with ChatGPT. Include details about:

• What you need to accomplish this week

• How you feel about each task

• Upcoming events you need to prepare for

• Your energy levels throughout the day

Tell ChatGPT: “You are a professional personal assistant expert. Help me create the best possible schedule.”

Add context about when you’re energetic (morning focus work), lethargic (post-lunch), or tired (post-gym manager tasks). ChatGPT will create an optimal schedule.

Try to follow it 70-80% – remember anything greater than zero is progress.

Reducing Friction

When you’re procrastinating on a task, ask: “What’s the friction? How can I make this frictionless?”

My Reading Example

Last year, I wanted to read more but kept procrastinating. I analyzed the friction:

• Physical books required good lighting

• Holding books made my hands sore

• Had to position myself near lamps at specific angles

I tried Audible first – less friction, but poor retention. Then I bought a Kindle and it has been a game-changer. I’ve read so many books since.

I even created a ChatGPT bot that recommends books like Spotify recommends songs. You input your preferences, and it suggests books with explanations of why you’d like them.

Think in friction: What obstacles prevent you from completing tasks? How can you eliminate them?

Habit Stacking

From James Clear’s Atomic Habits – stack new habits onto existing ones.

My morning routine: Wake up → Make bed → Wash face → Brush teeth → Skincare → Breakfast.

I wasn’t eating breakfast on time because I’d get caught up in meetings. By stacking breakfast after skincare (which I already did consistently), I solved the problem.

This is the productivity system that changed my life. It’s not about doing more it’s about doing what matters and knowing exactly where your time goes.

Start with an ideal calendar, focus on one priority per day, eliminate friction, and build momentum. The rest will follow.

Hope this was valuable. Now stop reading and go execute something.

What’s your biggest time management challenge? Hit reply and let me know – I read every response.

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Let me show you what I mean.

You know I started this YouTube channel in January 2024. But here’s what happened behind the scenes.

For over 1.5 years, I’ve been creating content consistently. Every single week, one YouTube video and 4-5 short-form content pieces. And then three months ago, I started these newsletters too.

On average, I create 150 content pieces per year. After posting approximately 250-300 content pieces, I was about to give up.

I couldn’t see any results. I burnt a lot of cash on the team from my own pocket.

But I always believed in myself. I didn’t want to chicken out this time because since I started my business, I had tried 2-3 different ventures. They failed because I stopped right before seeing the results.

I was too furious. I wasn’t patient enough to wait and see the results.

The Two-Year Commitment

From all my learnings, I decided no matter what happens, I will continue to build this brand for at least two years. That’s what I’m doing.

But recently, this past week, I suddenly started seeing the results. All those compounding effects just started happening.

Trust me, compounding isn’t just with money or interest or loans. It works in real life too.

Initially, when I started the channel, I wasn’t comfortable speaking in public or talking to people. I wasn’t confident about myself.

After making 200+ videos, putting myself out there, dealing with negative setbacks, negative feedback, all the comments as well as the positive ones (I personally strive for these) my personality developed insanely. Compounded with every single video.

My network grew phenomenally. Big creators, big agencies, even LinkedIn big names are sliding into my DMs.

I can drop them a message and get replies because they see I’ve been putting in the work. People are looking up to me.

The numbers are going up. In the past month, I gained 7.5k followers on Instagram. When I look back to August 30th one year ago, I was celebrating 1k subscribers on YouTube. One year later, today, I’m at 6.5k on YouTube and 7.5k on Instagram.

Plus roughly 3,000 people on this newsletter and 3,000 on LinkedIn. Never would I have thought this would happen.

That’s The Power of Compounding

The growth was very slow initially. It took six months to gain 1,000 people. Now it only takes 10-15 days to get roughly 1,000 people on the channel.

That’s the power of compounding.

Even in my profession, I see compounding everywhere. Huge brands like Niyo - the forex card I used for my Master’s, reached out in my DMs asking if I’d love to collaborate or be sponsored.

This is insane. Huge brands, big names are coming to me. Even local Irish brands I’m in talks with.

Initially, when I was thinking about sponsorships and collaborations, it was pretty sparse. No one was emailing. Even if anyone emailed, they were offering peanuts.

Now that I’ve built this huge audience and the brand is growing at an insane rate, everyone wants to ride the wave with me.

But that’s when I can choose Who Gets the Pie

One lesson: Everyone wants to ride when you’re growing. Everyone wants a share of the pie.

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That’s when you have to be cautious about whom you hand over that pie to. These are crucial periods where it will either help you ride the wave or drown you.

I only promote products I genuinely admire or have personally used. That’s the authenticity I have. That’s what brands see in me, and that’s why they reach out.

The Flow State

I’m so happy and grateful for all the brands reaching out, all the numbers going up. I haven’t been this happy in ages.

This week, I was working 9 to 9 (12-13 hours). Didn’t go to gym, barely went once. Didn’t cook meals, barely cooked once for the entire week.

I even accidentally fasted on Thursday just had one meal at night (that too was grateful a friend invited me over for dinner). I was that busy and didn’t even realize it.

I wasn’t mentally exhausted at all. I think that’s what flow is. That’s what I was looking for.

This is what work means to me. I just realized I’m a data analyst but also a marketer who can leverage data and analyze it to unlock the full potential of things.

The Dubai Airport Story

September is the month students usually move to their destination countries for Masters - Ireland, US, Canada, UK. A lot of students will be flying out.

If you’re one of them reading this, I want to share something personal.

When I took my flight in 2022, I came from a humble background. Not fancy backing or investments.

Because of visa delays, I had to book a last-minute flight. Only had one week. The flight was ₹65,000 and I booked Emirates with a layover. The layover was approximately 24 hours at Dubai Airport. I spent an entire day watching aeroplanes come and go.

I know what the actual size of an Airbus is. How long it takes to join the runway. How long a Boeing takes. I know every activity that goes on at Dubai Airport in a single day.

I know every shop, every luxury brand, their location. I explored everything. What else would I do for 24 fucking hours?

When I was at Dubai Airport, I was wearing basic clothes. Normal hoodie costing ₹300, normal tracksuit costing ₹500, normal t-shirt around ₹150.

Then when I went to luxury brand shops, there was a Tissot PRX watch, Michael Kors showroom where bags were insanely priced ₹1 lakh, ₹2 lakh, roughly €1,000, €2,000, €500.

The price of one bag was literally equivalent to my one-way ticket toward my dream. Imagine someone privileged enough to have that bag. They could literally fund their entire journey by just selling one accessory.

It got me thinking what would I have to do to be in a position where I could afford this bag without breaking a sweat?

I decided that one day it would be possible.

And, that day was this Saturday. I went to Kildare, a shopping center for luxury goods.

I was standing inside this Michael Kors showroom looking at all the price labels. I realized I was able to afford them.

I was on a budget so I consciously didn’t make these choices. But the fact that I could have easily bought the bag without breaking a sweat is insane.

Without thinking twice that is just insane.

Imagine the guy at the airport three years ago and now. If I could do it, you can do it too.

The Self-Image Revelation

This brings me to the book I’m reading - “Psycho-Cybernetics.” I read the first two chapters. They were insane. Took me 4hrs (my entire train ride back and forth)

Oh, btw I was on a 1:1 with Product Manager at Flodesk

The platform I use for writing these letters, they wanna ride the wave too ;)

First learning: Everything is about self-image.

There are two people with scars. One is a military officer who got his scar in battle. Instantly, his confidence goes up because that scar is a symbol of his hard work.

On the other hand, if a data analyst gets a scar, his confidence would be low. He’d feel bad about it.

If you fix the scar, the confidence comes back. But for the military person, the scar actually helps him be more confident.

It’s all about self-image afterall.

It doesn’t have to be grand. You don’t need to achieve massive things to change your self-image. It’s as simple as learning to introduce yourself in a new language. Even those small things rewire your brain.

That you are capable of bigger things.

Second lesson: The Answer Already Exists

Anything under the sun is already done. There’s already a solution for every problem.

But first let’s understand the two types of goals. Step-by-step goals where you know exactly what to do. Like passing a test - study these chapters, prepare these questions.

Then there are scannable goals. Like picking up a pen in daylight versus picking it up in a dark room.

In daylight, the goal is set. You know the steps. In darkness, you have to scan, feel around, then pick it up once you find it.

The Missile Analogy

The book gives this analogy: A missile has a sensory tracker that follows the enemy plane. If it goes too far right, it gets negative feedback and course-corrects left.

If it goes too far left, negative feedback again, course-correct right. Eventually, it gets positive feedback that it’s on track and hits the target.

Same with a child learning to lift a pen. Multiple negative feedbacks teach the correct action until success becomes natural.

Failure Is Just Feedback

We’re so afraid of failures. But failures aren’t failures they are just negative feedback. Isn’t it?

Let’s say I want to become a millionaire. There are 100 different ways. I choose one, start implementing. I fail - negative feedback that this isn’t working.

Course correct. Try another thing. Maybe see some success, then fail later. Negative feedback again.

Come back, course correct, try again. Course correct, try again.

Treat it as negative and positive feedback. That’s when you achieve the goal.

The reason we can lift a pen so easily is because we have been through multiple iterations and negative feedbacks. Now we know the process automatically.

Same thing to become a millionaire. Once you become one, you’ve gone through so many positive and negative feedbacks that you know what not to do and what to do.

The headline from the book is beautiful: “The answer exists now.”

When we set out to find a new idea or answer to a problem, we must assume the answer already exists somewhere. Our job is to find it.

Whatever the problem, assume the answer exists. Take action, take negative feedback, course correct, and keep doing it until you find the answer.

Once a scientist attacks a problem knowing it has an answer, his entire attitude changes. He’s already 50% on his way to that answer.

The Creative Mechanism

Whether in sales, managing a business, writing a script, or improving human relations, you begin with a goal in mind. An end to be achieved. A “target” that will be “recognized” when achieved.

The unhappy, failure-type personality cannot develop a new self-image by pure willpower. There must be some ground, some justification, some reason for deciding the old picture is wrong and the new picture is appropriate.

You cannot merely imagine a new self-image unless you feel it’s based on truth. Our brain needs small proof that we’re capable. Remember, above I said this can be as small as learning to introduce yourself in a foreign language or learning how to tie a perfect knot.

Experience shows that when a person changes their self-image, they have the feeling they see or realize the truth about themselves.

Back to the Airport

When I was standing at Dubai Airport, I didn’t know how I’d get to a position where I could buy those luxury items. But I knew for a fact that I would.

Because the solution already exists. I just had to work toward it.

By moving abroad, getting jobs, getting internships, course-correcting applications all of it.

Skill learning is accomplished by trial and error, mentally correcting aim after an error until successful performance is achieved. After that, further learning happens by forgetting past errors and remembering successful responses so they can be imitated.

You must learn to trust your creative mechanism to do its work. Don’t jam it by becoming too concerned or anxious about whether it will work. You must “let” it work rather than “make” it work.

This trust is necessary because your creative mechanism operates below consciousness. You cannot know what’s happening beneath the surface.

You have no guarantees in advance. It comes into operation as you act and place demands on it through your actions. You must not wait to act until you have proof. You must act as if it’s there, and it will come through.

Do the thing and you will have the power. Like for me creating content for the past 1.7 years.

What This Means for You

If you have a goal, figure out what type it is. Step-by-step or scannable. Whatever it is, know that the solution already exists.

Don’t worry about how. Figure out exactly what you want first. Then try different approaches, handle multiple negative feedbacks, and you’ll land on the answer.

Have negative feedback, then positive feedback. Double down on the positive and move forward.

The journey from that scared kid at Dubai Airport to someone who can afford luxury without thinking twice - it happened through this exact process.

Trial, error, course correction, repeat.

Success became inevitable because I refused to stop before seeing the results.

Your turn.

When I was moving to Ireland, a friend who was my neighbour back in India was already living in Dublin. He visited my home and helped me pack.

Spoiler alert, I had to empty my entire bag because I had packed complete bullshit. But he guided me through it.

When I arrived here, I landed pretty late at night. In the morning, there was this guy in my hostel dorm (because I didn’t have my accommodation sorted yet).

Luckily, another Indian face. It felt warm.

Through him, I got my accommodation sorted. He passed on his lead to me because he already got something in week 1.

That’s when I met this wonderful couple who helped me in every aspect of settling in. The guy was a senior software developer, been in Ireland for 3-4 years.

Looking at him studying and working gave me motivation. He helped me crack interviews, write resumes, do networking, cold DMs, cold outreach - literally everything.

During university, I had this friend who helped me socialise. When I came here, I was completely introverted. No confidence. Shy to communicate.

He pushed me to grab all opportunities. Even the fully sponsored trip to France? It was my grit but he pushed me forward and helped with the visa situation.

You won’t believe I got a Schengen Visa within a week. For context, it is a one-in-a-million opportunity here. And that too for France is next to impossible.

And that’s the reason I keep saying if I go back in time and reflect, I can pinpoint every success to someone who helped me. Every business achievement. Every client. Every breakthrough.

Someone was there.

Hence, the main reason for starting this content creation journey was to give back to the community. That’s the sense of fulfilment I want.

Money? Sure. I want to buy that Tissot PRX Watch. But when someone walks up and says, “Bhaiya, you helped me a lot, man” - that feeling is superior to anything else.

Even if you paid off my entire debt tomorrow, the above feeling would still be superior.

Hence, I thought this journey was pretty lonely.

You’ll feel depressed. Nothing will work in your favor. Luckily, I had people around me.

But not everyone is privileged to have that luxury. Maybe they’re introverted.

Or you don’t feel that trust.

Since I’ve built this brand handcrafted by myself with sweat and everything over the past two years, I think I’ve built that trust amongst you guys.

That’s why you joined these newsletters.

So, I spent past weekend putting together something I wish I had when I landed in Dublin that night. The Ultimate Guide to Ireland for Students.

This isn’t another generic “study abroad” PDF. This is the handbook I would have paid thousands for.

Remember when that friend helped me repack my entire bag? This guide has the complete packing checklist so you don’t pack bullshit.

Remember struggling with SIM cards and university registration? Step-by-step instructions for PPSN, IRP registration, opening bank accounts.

Remember not knowing where to live or how to avoid accommodation scams? Complete accommodation guide with websites that actually work.

This is what’s included in the guide

Additionally, you’ll have access to a live Q&A session, where I’ll answer your specific questions about any topic.

Note this QnA will be hosted on Thursday 28th 8 pm Indian Time.

So make sure you get the guide before that.

This covers literally everything you need to land safely in Ireland and figure out your first month. From the moment you book your flight to the moment you get your first part-time paycheck.

And when I say I made every mistake possible, trust me I made plenty of mistakes because I was a naive 21 year old.

Packed the wrong things. I was about to get scammed on accommodation. Struggled commuting from Dublin to Galway.

You don’t have to.

This guide is three years of lessons compressed into a handbook you can finish in one sitting.

It’s the friend I wish I had, available 24/7 on your phone.

This guide costs less than one dinner date in a decent restaurant in India. But it’ll save you weeks of confusion and hundreds in mistakes.

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Which proves no one is perfect. There’s room for improvement in every human being’s life.

You might see me being consistent with Instagram and YouTube. Truth is, it’s because I built systems for that. I shoot content once or twice, almost every last week of the month. That content gets edited and posted across my socials.

I have a system to ideate, script, publish, and edit. My team handles parts of it.

But these newsletters will never be delegated. These are my raw thoughts that I write personally.

Why I Went Missing

There have been things going on for the past two weeks on the personal side. I couldn’t focus on the newsletter. I thought I’d overcome this barrier and come back strong with a lesson for you guys.

So, here it is.

Lesson number 1: No matter how rough life gets, don’t compromise on sleep.

The week before last, I barely slept. Averaged four hours every single day. Insane. The next week, I was operating on low energy.

You might have seen it reflected in my videos. And at the gym (Bench press dropped from 60kg to 40 lol)

Actually, shooting videos gives me energy. I’m usually energetic while doing that. But everything else suffered.

Sleep Is Non-Negotiable

Sleep isn’t optional when you’re building things. Having a calendar is useful too. But sleep comes first.

The Bright Side Illusion

Recently, it was a rough few weeks for me. Took a lot of mental energy away.

On paper, if you’ve consumed my content, everything looks good and fine, right?

But behind the scenes, things are really different. The backend game is different.

Whenever you see someone at 100%, remember they hold the power to show their bright side. If you’re looking at me, you might think I’m sorted. The reality is, maybe I’m not.

Maybe things are bothering me.

Most often, we see people having things, but they have different issues at different magnitudes. Or the same issues but at high intensity.

Never think yourself short. Always respect yourself and put yourself first before anything else.

Lesson 2: Celebrate Wins

I recently got my Critical Skills Visa sponsorship.

I was sponsored before, but it was General Skills. The difference between General and Critical is the pathway to Stamp 4, which is equivalent to PR.

If you’re on Critical Skills, it’s 21 months. If you’re on General Skills, it’s 57 months. The shorter, the better.

I have been chasing this goal since 2023. And when I got it, I felt nothing.

Because of something called “The Gold Medal Syndrome”

Athletes spend their entire life chasing one goal. Once achieved, they lose sense of their being. The whole life was about that chase. Now it’s done. And that’s when their depression mode kicks in.

But then I realized, I should celebrate this. A friend pushed me for that too. Kudos to that friend.

I then decided let’s go running, swimming, bowling. It felt good. Btw, here’s the entire vlog about it. PS: If you’re reading before 22nd Aug this is the private link, the video isn’t out yet ;)

The main point is that no matter what happens, try to enjoy small wins.

I look at my channel, the views, the numbers. Everything is fair. But through this channel, I’ve connected with so many brilliant people over the past two weeks.

People like Moksh Vasant, Saksham Gaur, Akshat Tongia, and and drumrolls please Ali Abdaal’s Brand Manager Tintin Smith.

Whatever I was going through, that’s fine. But on the other side, there were bright sides to this content creation. Isn’t it?

Even I need consultations. Haha!!

The efforts I’ve been putting in for the past three years are finally paying off.

And that’s the power of connections. That’s the power of having your brand out there. When people reach out, you have access to a really good community.

Sometimes we “Should” pause and look at the bright sides. Appreciate even the small wins, let alone the big ones.

If I followed my diet today religiously, that’s a win. Even if it’s 80%, that’s a win.

Anything greater than zero is actually greater than zero. It’s progress. Even 0.5% is still 0.5% progress.

What worked For Me

If I were to track back about what’s worked and pinpoint a few traits I’ve built in myself.

First, surprisingly, I have really good communication skills. People skills. Even though I used to call myself under-confident or introverted.

Fundamentally, I was following principles from Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” Praise people with their wins publicly. Criticize them in private. Make them feel important.

I was doing this indirectly, unknowingly. When I read the book, I realized these were the things I was doing unconsciously.

Hence, I have a lot of friends. A lot of people invested in my channel, Instagram, these newsletters. There’s a sense of connection I can plug into whenever I want.

It comes out as genuine because it is genuine.

If you feel like you’re lacking people skills, I highly recommend reading Dale Carnegie’s book. Classic recommendation, but it works.

Living By Systems

Second was living by the calendar, having everything on Notion. These are basic technical things.

But I’ll speak more about the emotional and mindset stuff. If you search YouTube for “how to be productive,” you always get answers like use calendars, use Notion, use to-do lists.

What no one tells you is you have to develop the mindset. You have to have a positive attitude toward everything. You have to believe that whatever happens, it will work in your favor.

I mean if you can’t convince yourself that you can, then how would the rest of the world?

The Three-Year Journey

It took me three years to get the Critical Skills sponsorship.

Assume I didn’t have General sponsorship by now I would have to leave the country. But I never thought in that way.

I was always fighting for a new role, a new job that would match the salary criteria to make me eligible for Critical Skills.

I was putting in efforts. I had this belief that no matter what, I would end up with CSEP. That’s what happened.

You have to think anyway, so why not think positive? This is woo-woo stuff. But this is literally what has worked in my favor.

Always thinking I will make it. No matter what. No matter how long it takes. I will make it.

Just bet on yourself.

Betting On Yourself

If today I was given two options - invest 50k in stocks or invest in myself - I’d choose myself. I know for a fact that if I invest that money in my personal education, I’ll have 200x the ROI.

Let me give you an example. This isn’t me showing off, but this is how it works.

Last year in November, when I was in India, I met a few chartered accountants. CAs specialized in investment advisory. Personal finance managers, portfolio managers.

I met them and they all said, “You have 22 lakhs in loan. The best option would be to keep paying EMI for eight years. On the other side, start investing and you’ll get good returns.”

But I said, “I want to pay off the loan next year.”

They said, “Based on your current salary, it’s nearly impossible to do so.”

I was like, “You shouldn’t have said that. I’ll be around 10 lakhs by the mid of this year. And I’m pretty sure I’ll pay off my entire loan by Jan 2026”

That was the confidence. Even now, I have the confidence.

Fast forward today - the loan amount is 13 lakhs. I have 2 lakhs in savings, which I can use to make part payment. Technically, I have 11 lakhs left.

I achieved what I said. Literally every CA I met - three of them - said it’s impossible. But I did it.

Because I believed in myself. There was a sense of belief.

The Testing Phase

One of the rough patches I went through was a lot of backlash on my video around truths about racism and videos around networking and job hunting.

It should not bother me a lot, right? Of course, I’m human, so it did.

But I knew for a fact I have a journal entry about this that it is my testing phase.

If I want to be a successful YouTuber. I want to get that silver play button, gold play button, and create an impact on society through my content.

This is the price I have to pay. Whether it takes a toll on my mental health or whatever. This is the price for moving forward.

I think I crossed that very well. I dealt with it fairly well.

That’s why the channel grew. Instagram went from 5k followers to 6,500 within three days. Insane. Kudos to my team of “A players too”

Same goes for YouTube. Currently standing at 6,300 subscribers. Insane.

It goes back to believing in yourself. I have this goal by the end of this month, I want to hit 10k across channels. YouTube and Instagram.

Since I passed the test, I think growth is inevitable.

The Final Thought

If you want something, you will be tested so badly. I can’t even express how badly the testing phase will be.

But once done, once you achieve the thing, once you’re out of the testing phase, the finish line will meet you halfway.

You’ll achieve everything you’ve dreamed. Just make sure when you achieve it, celebrate.

And drop me a text if I was able to be a part of it or help you at all.

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And that brought me to the question, how does one know which path is the right one?

First of all, what does right even mean?

I have always thought every second that passes brings me closer to death, and if I start living with that thought in mind, I would feel pressure to get everything right.

Every second, every choice.

But what is the definition of right when there are ten different paths that all lead to different futures?

I started reflecting on the three biggest decisions I have made so far:

1. Saying no to my campus placement at Wipro.

2. Shutting down my web app development business.

3. Moving abroad to Ireland.

Now, I often wonder what my life would look like had I chosen differently. What if I had said yes to the placement and built a career in India?

What if I had continued running my business instead of shutting it down? What if I had never moved abroad at all?

These decisions are like pivotal points creating parallel realities (bear with me have been reading alot about Quantum Physics lately).

Maybe one of those alternate paths would have worked out beautifully after four years, but I gave up after three.

Or maybe it would have taken even longer. The truth is, I will never know.

This uncertainty reminded me of a powerful analogy from Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar about the fig tree. She writes about seeing her life branching out like a fig tree, with each fig representing a different possible future.

From The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath

One fig is marriage and family, another is a career as a poet, another is travel, another is academia, and so on.

She wanted each and every fig, but choosing one meant losing all the others. So, paralyzed by indecision, she sat there as the figs withered and fell. And potentially she dies out of hunger.

That passage hit me deeply because it is exactly how I feel when I look at my options. Do I want to be an entrepreneur, a data professional, a creator, an athlete, a traveler, a writer? Even applies to personal life like choosing partner.

Do I want to stay in Ireland, go back to India, or move elsewhere? There are so many figs, and wanting them all makes it easy to end up with none.

But Plath also highlights an important truth she was confused because she was hungry. Hunger leads to desperation, and desperation clouds decision making.

When you are fed, when your foundation is stable, you can choose wisely. The same goes for us if we are not in survival mode, we can make choices from clarity rather than panic.

Think of walking into a grocery store on an empty stomach. You end up buying chips, ice cream, and things you don’t need. But if you go in fed, with a list in hand, you stick to the essentials.

Life works the same way. If you are grounded and calm, your choices come from a better place.

So how do we pick the right fig? I came across a framework called the AQAL model by Ken Wilber that helps make better decisions by looking at four quadrants

I (Inner World): My thoughts, memories, emotions, fears, values, and intuition. What are my core values and what truly matters to me? What activities make me feel alive and energized? What limiting beliefs hold me back? What does my intuition say when there is no mental noise?

It (Capabilities): My skills, behaviors, and natural talents. What am I naturally good at? What are the skills I’ve developed? What were some of my favorite things as a child? What concrete steps am I taking, and what life are those steps building?

We (Culture): Shared values, relationships, societal norms, and influences. How do my parents’ expectations or my friends’ choices influence me? How does digital culture shape what I aspire to? What values do I feel drawn to and find meaningful?

Its (Systems): The larger environment, opportunities, industries, and barriers. What does the job market look like? What trends, like AI, are shaping new possibilities? What systematic advantages or barriers exist for me?

When making decisions, instead of just asking, “What will make me happy?” we should be asking questions across all four quadrants. Happiness matters, yes, but so do our skills, our social environment, and the systems around us.

Answer these questions to find out your “Right”

Now considering that you know your “Right” next question is how do you stay focused?

Here’s an analogy from physics. Imagine a ball being pulled with equal force in ten directions. It doesn’t move it just stretches and eventually bursts.

Too much physics, btw ever wondered what will happen if you jump inside a black hole? Fascinating right but that’s the topic for some other day. PS: I know the answer ;)

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Never mind coming back to the topic, that is exactly how burnout feels when you are trying to do everything at once.

But if you apply force in one direction focus on one thing the ball moves forward. Slowly, yes, but at least it moves.

So the real problem is not about finding the one perfect fig, but about picking one fig and committing to it long enough to see what fruit it bears.

Because the truth is, the only wrong choice is not choosing at all. If you want a practical takeaway about how you can stay focused, try these three things

Use the 2-minute rule: If something takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately. These little micro-tasks, like replying to a text, putting clothes in the washing machine, or writing down a grocery item, are similar to having open Chrome tabs in your brain. The more they stay open, the more memory they consume and the slower everything becomes. Closing them right away frees up mental bandwidth and keeps your focus sharp.

Set 2 non-negotiables per day: If everything is a priority, then nothing truly is. Pick 2 tasks not three not four just 2. That absolutely matter for that day. Just two. It could be finishing a work project and getting to the gym, or maybe drafting your newsletter and preparing meals. Having only 2 non‑negotiables creates clarity and keeps you from feeling scattered. When those 2 are done, you know you’ve moved forward.

Journal or brain dump: Our brain is designed for creating and connecting ideas, not for hoarding them. When I offload what’s in my head whether that’s onto paper aka Journal, or a digital note, or even a voice memo I clear up space to think. Journaling doesn’t need to be fancy; it is simply a way to get thoughts out so your mind can focus on execution.

Now, while thinking about choices, I also realised something watching the new Superman movie. No spoilers here, but when everything goes against him, there is still a group of people who stand by him and raise his flag (Personal Branding 101).

That struck me deeply. Because beyond money, status, or achievements, what I genuinely want is impact. I want to build something that makes people put up my flag even when I am not around.

That is the true definition of legacy for me. And that is why I am building the MAP community.

When I moved abroad, I felt lonely. In my first year in Ireland, I could count my friends on one hand. In the second year, I started meeting more people, and I realised how much energy, accountability, and joy human connection brings.

We are social creatures. From the beginning of time, humans lived in tribes. We thrive when we are with people who understand us.

The MAP community is my attempt to recreate that. A space for people moving abroad, who share the same struggles, same dreams, and same uncertainties.

A place where you can find friends, roommates, mentors, business partners, or simply people who get you.

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There will be weekly calls, guest sessions from people around the world, and retreats across different countries.

More than anything, it will be a tribe where no one has to feel alone on this journey.

In the end, life is not about collecting every fig. It is about picking one, tasting it fully, and trusting that even if you missed some others, the one in your hand is enough to keep you moving forward.

So the real question is: which fig will you choose next?

PS: I still love Batman.

Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

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Gain a high-impact mental model to navigate your challenge with clarity and confidence. Reframe obstacles into leverage points that accelerate your growth. Walk away with a precise action plan that gets you moving without unnecessary friction.

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That is the quote from the F1 movie I watched Friday. It got me thinking though. Because lately, that’s exactly how life has been feeling and how I want it to feel.

This theme popped up when I read a blog called Always Optimising, Never Arriving. I’ll plug that in. But it made me reflect on something I’ve been quietly struggling with for a while now.

I am always. fucking. optimising.

Optimising for views.

For sleep quality.

For calories.

For productivity.

For better outreach.

For higher-paying jobs.

For more effective content.

For stronger lifts at the gym.

For a perfect Sunday routine.

I guess we all can agree to all of this isn’t it? Even a lot of people I meet mention that how are you so productive, I mean on surface level I am. But really deep down “Exhausted”.

So I decided to do a little exercise by noting down the tabs opened in my life’s window using up my brain’s RAM. (Sorry lil Technical)

Here’s the Weekly breakdown (btw, everyone has same 168 hrs in a week)

1. Shower + cooking + chores: 1–2 hours/day = ~14 hrs/week

2. Actual work (let’s be real, 5 hrs/day): ~25 hrs/week

3. Content creation: 10–12 hrs/week

4. Gym + Running: ~7 hrs/week (Lately on hold, resuming tomorrow got a PT for accountability)

5. Side Business/Collaborations: 4–5 hrs/week

And that was just the rough cut. I didn’t even add in errands, calls, catching up with family, or the random distractions that pop up in a week.

This got weird when I asked,

But Tanmay, When do You breathe?

Every hour felt accounted for. Every goal had metrics. Even recovery had a recovery score(thanks to Whoop). It is all numbers isn’t it? Even sleep is to be optimized. And suddenly, life feels like one big Dashboard with all the KPIs I need to meet by Quarter.

So this weekend, I am taking a pause. Taking it real slow.

let’s call it “The Anti-Productivity Weekend”

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I made a conscious decision No work. No Content(except this Newsletter). No calls. No cooking. No effort.

I survived on takeaways. I skipped my workouts. I gave myself permission to do absolutely nothing(suddenly feels like a 5 star ad).

What I did instead?

Watched Frozen 1, Frozen 2, Lion King, Mufasa, and Up. Back-to-back. Thanks to my Disney+ access I got back. I just became a full-blown cartoon consumer.

And before you judge me, in my defence I am a huge Musical fan and hence I love watching Frozen 1 especially.

(Let it go…. the cold didn’t Bother me anyway iykyk)

Today is Sunday. I’m about to head out for a Laser Tag game. And guess what?

I feel good. I feel rested. I feel excited to get back to work tomorrow.

Of course, there were tiny moments when my brain whispered, “Just one email?” or “Just check the sponsorship draft?” But I shut it down. I chose to waste time, mindfully.

And for once, I didn’t care about recovery scores or whether I was maintaining my macros. I just took a breather. And because of this a weird sense of mental clarity is back.

And if you read my previous newsletter my eye starts twitching when I am too stressed or overworked, it’s gone.

Classic Comparison Trap - The Jealousy Highway

(This is the mental Clarity I got)

Jealousy. We all feel it. Especially when someone’s on the path we want to be on. When someone’s speeding past us on the same highway, hitting milestones we’re chasing.

But this is normal, it’s normal to be jealous and want something good for me. But what is even tricker than the above feeling is when that person is someone close to us. A friend. A collaborator.

Then we start judging ourselves: “I shouldn’t feel jealous. I’m such a bad person. I should be happy for them.”

That second layer? That judgment of the feeling? That’s what makes it unbearable.

Here’s the analogy that helped me make peace with it.

Imagine I’m on a highway. Speed limit is 120. I’m driving at 20. Another car zooms past at 110. That’s someone who is just faster right now. The jealousy is me wanting to be in that car.

But when the person in that car is your friend, suddenly the emotion feels wrong. Like I should be happy for them. But emotions don’t follow that logic. They just arise.

The trick is to name it. Accept it. Then move on.

Like this spidey experiment. Short detour,

so a bunch of people who were afraid of spiders were called to show a spider. Half of them were taken to the lab directly. The other half were asked to label their fear, how they feel seeing the spider. And the result was most who talked about the feeling aloud, there cortisol (stress levels) were way lesser compared to the one’s who went in directly.

back to the highway

Passengers in My Vehicle

Now, keeping the highway analogy going what’s stopping me from going faster?

It’s not always about the car. Sometimes, it’s the passengers.

Passengers like Phone addiction, Perfectionism, Mental fatigue, Optimising things that don’t need to be Even “good” things like cooking, gym, or Netflix.

Some of these are hard to let go because they’re tied to emotion. Like a broken pen gifted by your dad when you topped your class. It doesn’t work anymore. But you still keep it.

Same with these patterns. They have meaning. We need to acknowledge that meaning before we try to eject them from the vehicle. To speed up.

Arrival First. Optimization Later.

Think about Apple. They didn’t wait until the MacBook was perfect. They shipped. Then improved. That’s my mindset now.

I’m choosing to launch my MVP (Minimum Viable Product). In my case, that’s the MAP community Moving Abroad Pathway. (Join Waitlist, shameless plug ;))

Not aiming for the perfectly polished version. But the one that is live. It’s okay even if it is me going through my notes just turning on my camera. I can always optimise later.

Because only when I get to point A, I can come back and fix the road behind me.

And my vision with this community is that it would be one of the biggest globally recognised community of high performing individuals who chose to move abroad, chose discomfort and now are on the most amazing quest of their life.

So, this week, I’m letting go of Perfectionism, Pressure to cook, Pressure to optimize. I’m building. But slowly. Smoothly.

Because the slow lane is always open.

And sometimes, that’s exactly where I need to be just to chill and then crank up the 5th gear and move to the fast one.

Go out or stay in, whatever you do

Take that weekend off (you need it, trust me)

Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

#1. Strategic Advisory call: Get on a 50-minute strategic advisory call with me to break through a current personal or career roadblock.

Gain a high-impact mental model to navigate your challenge with clarity and confidence. Reframe obstacles into leverage points that accelerate your growth. Walk away with a precise action plan that gets you moving without unnecessary friction.

#2 My take on University Rankings

Short Answer: it won’t matter.

Long Answer: Watch here.

With few recent events I believe there’s one skill that’s been the foundation of everything I’ve built so far work, business, content, and even client relationships. And no, it’s not a technical one.

It’s people skills.

I’ve always had the hard skills. But I’ve never considered myself the cleverest person in the room. I’m not a communication expert or the most polished English speaker.

But I’ve reached a place where I can convey what I feel and get others to act on it. And honestly, that’s all you really need.

This started back when I prepped for interviews and taking sales calls during my Freelancing days. Over time, through trial, feedback, and books like How to Win Friends and Influence People, I developed one core belief.

You don’t need to manipulate people. You just need to understand them.

Here are a few people skills I’ve found most helpful

Don’t criticize. If you point out a flaw, people automatically go into defensive mode. Even I do. Say “your video wasn’t great,” and I’ll instantly want to justify it bad lighting, off day, rushed script, whatever.

Praising genuinely matters. People love to talk about themselves. Don’t make every conversation about “I.” Ask questions. Show curiosity. Make it about them.

Listen. Don’t talk. Since I have been observing things around. One thing which even I do btw is sometimes I don’t listen enough. I find myself running to catch the next chain of thoughts right after someone spoke. Worse is even when someone is speaking I am waiting impatiently for them to stop talking so I can start.

But since reading the book now that I am aware of this I am putting conscious efforts into not letting that thing happen. Making progress huh?

So why this topic now? Because this week, I got a negative comment. I woke up, checked Youtube, and saw a rude remark under one of my videos. It stung for a moment. But then I noticed something else a person defending me in the replies.

We as humans never focus on the bright side do we?

“That’s when I remembered no matter what you do, someone will misunderstand you.”

Read that again!

Even your closest people. You’ll pull strings for someone, go out of your way to help them and all they’ll remember is that one thing you didn’t do.

So here’s a new rule I’m living by (and you can hold me accountable) I’m done giving energy to people who are determined to stay offended.

If I make a mistake and it’s pointed out sincerely, I’ll own it. But if someone’s just there to throw shade I walk away.

When I was talking my mom and telling here about these comments, she was like reply to them maybe there’s some feedback for you. And I said yes I hear you, I will definitely reply to the top comment. But the second is pure frustration, I wouldn’t engage in that.

This happens in personal life too. I do my best as I can to accomodate events, meetups in my schedule but sometimes I fail to register few things. But people seem to not care and just give out for no reason.

Hence, moving forward no more Mr. Nice guy. Just keeping this in mind no matter what I do or say I won’t make everyone happy and it’s not my duty either. So be it.

We got it all wrong (Introverts vs Extroverts)

When I first moved to Ireland, I knew 4–5 people. Everything else family, friends, support was back in India and online. That first year was lonely.

But in year two, I started putting myself out there. I joined meetups, talked to strangers, said yes to more invites. And suddenly, I realized I love being around people.

For the longest time, I thought I was an introvert because I confused “communication skills” with “personality.”

But here’s the actual definition

Introverts lose energy around people.

Extroverts gain energy from being around people.

And I definitely fall into the second camp. That shift changed everything. The right conversation at the right time can lift your mood, give you clarity, and make you feel less alone in your struggles.

Decisions, Friction & Focus

Lately, I’ve had three options pulling me in different directions. Focus on my job and chase promotions or Grow my content business or Build Debugged, my software services company.

So I did what I always do broke it down.

Option 1: Job stability. I already got promoted. I’ve got 21 months of sponsorship left. If I stay, I get Stamp 4. So for now, it’s smart to stay put.

Option 2: Content is gaining momentum. People I looked up to are now reaching out for collabs. It’s wild. And I don’t want to lose this momentum.

Option 3: Debug is tough to pursue legally here right now. But I can lay the foundation, build connections, and then use my content distribution as leverage later.

So the decision is clear Double down on the job and content. Let the business idea simmer until the timing’s right.

Sometimes, clarity comes from just writing it all out. This was a real quick one but I’ll share more about this decision making thing next Sunday.

• This weekend was a rare celestial event Galway was sunny. Not something that happens every day. So instead of staying in and “being productive,” I ended up at the beach with friends. The plan was spontaneous, yet somehow planned, I know this is contradictory.

• I met new people, laughed more than I have in weeks, and let go of the pressure to “always be building.” Sometimes, living is enough.

• I also finished my final physiotherapy appointment my neck is officially stronger than ever. The plan now is to shift to yoga and mobility work to keep it that way.

• And here’s a fun one: I built a personal MVP version of an app like Pliability using ChatGPT. Why? Because the original cost €18/month and I didn’t want to pay. So I prompted the code, made tweaks as a developer, and now I have my own meditation + mobility app tailored just for me. Just another way AI is making life smoother.

I know UI isn’t great, but hey it’s a solid MVP

Battling Between Emotions

This past week, something odd happened my screen time spiked. But more specifically, my Instagram usage crossed 2 hours a day.

Now, sure, I do use IG to research content and editing styles—but this wasn’t that. This was mindless scrolling. Pure reflex.

It wasn’t until I paused to journal that I uncovered what was really going on: I was chasing hope. Every time I opened Instagram, I was subconsciously expecting something exciting maybe a reel had gone viral, maybe likes had spiked, maybe a comment would validate my work.

That tiny thrill of hope was addictive. But most of the time, the numbers were just... average. Not disappointing, but not rewarding either. That’s when I noticed the emotional whiplash anticipation crashing into mild letdown.

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And so the loop began. I’d hop from IG to YouTube Analytics to my newsletter dashboard, then to LinkedIn. Each platform promising that next little dopamine hit.

When one didn’t deliver, I’d jump to the next. It was a cycle of chasing micro-highs and stacking micro-disappointments.

This is emotional compounding in action.

Not in a dramatic, heartbreaking way but in a sneaky, low-grade dissatisfaction kind of way. The kind that drains you slowly.

And this isn’t just about creators or analytics. Even if you’re not checking stats, you might be doing the same thing scrolling to see if someone replied to your message, if a creator posted something new, or if you can stumble into a piece of content that’ll shift your mood.

The real trap? When expectations go unmet, we don’t log off. We scroll harder. We open more tabs. We switch apps. Hoping the next scroll will give us what the last one didn’t.

The solution? Awareness first. Start asking: What am I hoping to feel right now?
And if you notice the loop repeating break the chain with movement, change of space, or a manual redirect. Don’t numb the feeling. Intervene with action.

Mental Masturbation & Motivation Fatigue

Ever found yourself knee-deep in YouTube videos, absorbing hours of advice yet never applying any of it? That’s what I call mental masturbation. It gives the illusion of progress, but it’s really just comfort dressed up as productivity.

You feel like you’re doing something… but deep down, you’re just numbing a deeper discomfort: the fear of starting.

After days of cycling through this scrolling, watching, never acting I noticed something else. The content wasn’t even hitting anymore. Even the most inspiring videos felt dull.

Why? Because my brain had grown immune to the same messages, over and over, without seeing any results. No execution = no integration.

This wasn’t laziness. This was emotional fatigue. Motivation burnout from overstimulation and under-action.

So I tried two resets:

Time-blocked Access

I created rigid boundaries for dopamine-heavy activities. I added calendar blocks for checking analytics and replying to DMs. That’s it.

Those were the only windows I allowed myself to “look.” The rest of the time no peeking, no impulse checks. It felt restrictive at first, but after 2–3 days, the clarity was liberating.

Managing the Urge, Like a Wave

Urges aren’t permanent. They only last 90 seconds to 4 minutes. Think of it like a graph: there’s a small rise, a steep peak, and then a natural crash. The trick is to ride the wave without reacting.

Once the peak is gone, the urge dies down.

Here’s what helped me through those 4-minute windows: Move rooms or change location
– Do a quick set of pushups or squats
– Wash a dish or organize a small space
– Hold an ice cube in your palm until it melts
– Paint, doodle, or color a small pattern
– Go on a walk—no headphones, just walk
– Ask yourself: Why am I doing this? and really wait for the answer

Also, let’s not ignore how this entire cycle is rooted in emotion hope, disappointment, restlessness, validation-seeking. When your expectations aren’t met, the loop intensifies.

The solution isn’t more scrolling. It’s less reacting. The goal? Create a system where action leads and emotion follows. Stop numbing yourself.

Fell in love with her (Kaya) 🐾
PS: I think she likes me too

20s are for Hustling BS

My eye started twitching last week. Subtle, but annoying. Then came the nail tapping. Leg bouncing. Turns out, my body was trying to say slow down.

Even though I believe in hustling in your 20s, I realized I wasn’t following my own definition of hustle. I was borrowing someone else’s: 16-hour days, nonstop output, sleepless nights.

But mine?

• 3–4 hours of deep, focused work.

• Moving the needle 0.001% every day.

• Being present and calm, not constantly stimulated.

When you adopt someone else’s pace, you start burning out on goals that aren’t even yours. So, just after reading this write down your definition of Hardwork/ Hustle.

Few Tips to get more work done

Before I jump onto those, I wanted to address something. Recently, I put out a form asking, “What’s been the hardest part of your journey to move abroad?”

Most people responded that they aren’t struggling with paperwork they’re battling student loans, fear of rejection, lack of direction, and above all, the loneliness of doing it alone.

That’s why I’m building MAP (Moving Abroad Pathway) a private community where you’ll find step-by-step guidance, modules, and real people who get it.

Who have been in your shoes, are facing same issues put together with support from me and my huge Network of High Performing Individuals via Guest sessions, Dinners, Meetups, retreats etc. exclusive only to the members.

I want this community be the only support system you need abroad.

I’ve priced it at ₹5000 for half yearly subscription, because this kind of connection shouldn’t be out of reach.

Would you be willing to join a community like this?

Hit reply and let me know. I read every response. And now let’s move ahead.

#1 The Sandwich Method (For Resistance)

I’ve been struggling with stretching. Even though I know it’ll help my neck and spine, I kept skipping it. Why? Because the friction was high:

• Going downstairs

• Rolling the mat

• Cleaning the space

• Opening my laptop for a video

So I reduced friction:
I made my own app, Kept the space clean already, Lowered the startup effort

Then I used the sandwich method: Put a difficult task between two easy ones.

For example:
Hang out with friends → Shoot YouTube video → Hang out again.

You get the hard thing done… and it feels almost painless.

#2 Motivation is a Myth

What if action is what generates motivation? Think about going to the gym. You rarely feel like doing it at first. But once you’re in motion, the momentum builds and so does the motivation. The reward is in the doing.

Ali Abdaal once explained this through a quirky coordination trick: try patting your head with one hand while rubbing circles on your stomach with the other. It feels awkward because your hands are doing different things but it’s possible. And that’s exactly how emotions and actions work.

You can feel anxious but choose to act calm. You can feel unmotivated but still begin the task. You can feel tired but take the first step anyway.

The key idea: your feelings don’t have to align with your actions. In fact, your actions can lead your emotions.

And once you start showing up consistently, your emotional state often follows suit like a loyal pet that finally catches up to its owner.

This is a reminder to act even when it’s uncomfortable. Especially when it’s uncomfortable. Because the motivation you’re waiting for might just be hiding on the other side of that first rep, that first word, or that first click.

Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

#1. Strategic Advisory call: Get on a 50-minute strategic advisory call with me to break through a current personal or career roadblock.

Gain a high-impact mental model to navigate your challenge with clarity and confidence. Reframe obstacles into leverage points that accelerate your growth. Walk away with a precise action plan that gets you moving without unnecessary friction.

#2 By far the best Podcast I have done, How to Land a Job in Economic Slowdown

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Hearing folks say my content or newsletter changed their lives? That was surreal.

It’s 8 AM as I write this Sunday morning, post-meetup, feeling insanely grateful. Got a big day ahead with a collab shoot lined up. And honestly, it’s hitting me how content helped me cross paths with people I once admired from a distance.

Yesterday was proof that I need to keep pushing.

So here’s a big announcement I’m launching a global community weekly online calls, guest sessions with experts from across domains (USA, Canada, Australia, etc.), and personalised help from me. Plus, quarterly meetups and retreats not just in Ireland but all across the world: UK, USA, Germany, Spain, and more.

Details and signup I’ll share next week. But just know: it’s happening. And I want you in.

This is where it began

Now let’s talk about navigating your 20s. This one’s for everyone who’s been feeling the weight of figuring it all out.

You’re Not Alone Feeling Lost is Normal

Even I feel it sometimes comparing myself to bigger creators, thinking they’ve figured it all out. It seems like they know exactly what business to start, how to market it, how to grow fast. But the truth is, even the biggest names out there feel lost and insecure at times.

In fact, the higher you go, the more intense those feelings can get. Everyone wears different hats depending on the setting. For example, when I’m in a therapy session, I’m open, vulnerable, and receptive to feedback. But when I’m on stage giving a talk like the one I did on personal branding I present my most confident, polished self.

This is how most people operate they switch roles depending on the space they’re in. And yet, we end up comparing ourselves to the most curated, filtered versions of others. Remember this everyone’s navigating something behind the scenes.

The Great Scattering

Until the age of 22, life feels like a clearly marked roadmap school leads to college, college leads to a job. Everyone around us is on the same path, the same timeline.

There’s a shared rhythm similar ages, similar stages.

And then suddenly, it all scatters. Friends relocate. Some get married. Some start businesses. Others dive into corporate careers or move abroad. There’s no single path anymore.

We start meeting people in completely different phases of life someone’s ten years into their profession, someone’s just getting started. And this disconnect between where we are and where others seem to be? It makes you feel like we’re falling behind.

Mel Robbins perfectly names this phenomenon The Great Scattering.

The fix? Anchor yourself back to your own timeline. Try the T1 + T2 framework I shared in one of my earlier letters to regain clarity and personal direction.

Paradox of Choice & Decision Paralysis

We’re drowning in options career paths, fitness routines, travel destinations, creative pursuits and it’s making everything harder, not easier.

Social media shows us 100 lives at once. One friend’s backpacking in Bali, another just secured venture funding, someone else is hitting insane PRs at the gym. It feels like everyone is doing everything except you.

This constant stream of stimulation triggers a psychological effect called decision fatigue. Your brain gets overwhelmed by too many paths, and instead of choosing one, it freezes. That “stuck” feeling? It’s not laziness it’s your nervous system short-circuiting from overstimulation.

There’s even a famous study called the “Jam Experiment” that proves this. In a grocery store, shoppers were offered two displays: one with 6 types of jam, the other with 24. Surprisingly, the display with fewer choices led to way more purchases. The takeaway? Too many options reduce clarity and action.

And here’s the thing our parents didn’t have to deal with this. Their exposure was limited. They compared themselves to their neighbors or relatives not to thousands of high-performing strangers online.

So when they say, “Why are you just lying around?” it’s not judgment it’s a generational gap in understanding how different our brains are wired now.

The fix to this, take a small action. Block the noise. Start with one task. That’s all it takes to break the loop and start building momentum again.

The Pressure to Do Everything Now

I often used to feel this intense pressure to do it all before we hit 30 start a business, fall in love, build a six-pack, travel the world, try skydiving, give a TED Talk. Why? Because deep down, I believed life will slow down or become too busy after a certain point.

But here’s the truth if we manage to tick off every dream or adventure in our twenties, what’s left for our 30s, 40s, or 50s? This unrealistic rush compresses everything into one decade, leaving no room to breathe, enjoy, or evolve.

Instead, create a lifetime bucket list. Spread things out. There’s no deadline to feel fulfilled.

And here’s the mindset shift that helps the most: ask yourself do I want this or do I need this? Most of our goals are “wants.” That awareness alone can reduce overwhelm and help you focus on what truly matters right now.

Pick up running I am telling you

3 Mental Shifts That Helped Me

1. You Don’t Have to Do Everything in Your 20s
This is just the start of your journey. Instead of stressing over ticking every box career, fitness, relationships, travel right now, try making a lifelong dream list. Your 20s are just chapter one, not the entire book.

2. There Are No Wrong Decisions—Only Lessons
I’ve lost thousands of euros in FnO trading. But that experience taught me it’s not for me. Every “mistake” is actually a valuable insight whether it’s freelancing, coaching, trading, or working in tech, all of it adds something to your growth. So stop chasing perfection. Just take the leap. Count 3… 2… 1… and go.

3. Focus on One Thing at a Time
You don’t need 10 goals to make progress. Choose one goal for the month—like hitting the gym 3 times a week and eating home-cooked meals. That’s enough. For your quarter, pick just one “main quest” and commit to it fully.

If you’re struggling to choose, here’s a simple one:

Run 10km per week, broken into 3 runs. Tag me or reply when you’ve done it. Let’s build momentum together.

Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

#1. Strategic Advisory call: Get on a 50-minute strategic advisory call with me to break through a current personal or career roadblock.

Gain a high-impact mental model to navigate your challenge with clarity and confidence. Reframe obstacles into leverage points that accelerate your growth. Walk away with a precise action plan that gets you moving without unnecessary friction.

#2 By far the best Podcast I have done, How to Land a Job in Economic Slowdown

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We set huge goals pay off the loan, build the business, get a six-pack, hit 50K subscribers and then wonder why we constantly feel like we’re behind.

Because all these goals are long running some take a year, some might take half a decade to achieve. And the way our minds have evolved to crave instant gratification because we have chosen battles that are ongoing for an eternity we get this feeling of dissatisfaction and that’s when we start to slack off from our goals.

But here’s the truth. They’re not projects. They’re journeys. And when that happens, progress often feels invisible. Hence we need to have checkpoints to confirm our win and most importantly celebrate them.

That’s when I got the idea wait hold on life is not a “sprint” it’s a “marathon”. The goal is to cross the finish line, not winning.

And like marathon enjoy the journey. There’s physical pain, emotional bursts, even hallucinations (if you’ve ran long enough, you know what I mean).

Enjoy those, be happy with the small water stations (aka Checkpoints) so you know okay you’re on the right track. Isn’t it?

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• Organising an in-person event next weekend in Dublin, register here to celebrate 5k subscribers on Youtube.

• Student debt amount is down to ~13 lakhs INR (~13k EUR)

Hopeful about the future

Last week, I was journaling after a mentally foggy day.

I asked myself “Why do I feel like nothing’s falling into place, even though I’m working hard?”

And you know what I had often romanticised the idea of becoming a millionaire (which btw only the 1.5% of the globe’s population are)

But here’s the kicker only 0.01% of people in the world finished a marathon.

Compare that with millionaires? I have ran one I mean if we run the numbers I am already in the top tiers isn’t it? I have already played and won this game of probability.

So technically, running a marathon puts you in a rarer bracket than being a millionaire.

Perspective, right?

Can’t get over this

Now with that mindset shift, let’s talk about the mid-year reset.

Two quarters down. Two to go.

If I ask you this, How many of your past Quarter’s goal you’ve achieved so far?

You’d either say

1. Don’t remember my quarterly goals, let alone making progress

2. Remember them, but didn’t make much progress

Either way it’s okay. I’ve been there too. Let’s fix it now.

Here’s my 3-part system but first, let me tell you where it came from. Back in January 2024, I was frustrated and burnt out. 2023 felt like a blur of missed goals and scattered efforts, and I remember thinking, “Maybe I’m not cut out for the things I want.”

Then I stumbled upon two game-changers: a workshop by Ali Abdaal and the book Manifest by Roxie Nafousi. That combo shifted everything. I started journaling deeply, aligning my goals with my values, and realized I didn’t need more motivation all I needed was structure.

Since then, things have changed: I ran a half marathon, grew my YouTube to 5K+, cracked a promotion, and started building what might become my biggest bet yet.

Here’s the exact system that helped me do it step by step.

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Step 1: Reflect

Grab a pen, journal, and a quiet space.

Divide your life into two parts: Work and Life.

Answer these four questions for both:

What worked last quarter?

What didn’t work?

What energized me the most?

What drained me the most?

Example from me:

I ran a half marathon. Got 5K subs on YouTube. Cracked an internal promotion.

But I also slacked on cooking, got a neck sprain, and spent too much on takeaways. Noted.

Step 2: Plan (Main Quests + Side Quests)

Don’t try to fix everything.

Choose 1 main quest for work, and 1 main quest for life.

Be precise. Not “I want to work out more.”

Instead: “Go to gym 3x/week. Log 36 sessions by September 30.”

My main quests this quarter?

→ Work: Launch my “Moving Abroad” course + build a community.

→ Life: Hire a personal trainer and follow their plan consistently.

Then pick 2/3 side quests, goals that are supportive but secondary.

Mine include learning Databricks, running weekly, streamlining YouTube + newsletter.

Set them. Schedule them. Track them.

BONUS: How to find out that 1 goal you want to work on? Answer these

In Work/ Life, what’s the single most important goal or project for you to accomplish in the next 3 months?

That’s going to be your main quest.

• What’s the 1 thing, if accomplished, would move the needle the absolute most?

• If you fast forward 3 months, what’s the one accomplishment that would make you most proud of?

• What’s the one thing that would make everything else easier or unnecessary?

• What’s the one thing that you’ve been postponing but know would be transformative if you tackled it?

• “If I spent the first 2 hours of my work day purely dedicated to X, it would have an enormous impact for my work”

Answer the same for Work and Life.

For example:

Quest for work

Step 3: Execute

This is where most people stumble.
They plan beautifully, but fall short on action.

Here’s what works for me:

- Use 3-2-1 or 2-minute rule to beat procrastination

- Time-block key hours: eg. 11am–1pm for course building, 5pm–6pm for upskilling

- Turn off dopamine leaks Opal app works wonders for blocking distractions

- At night, remove all stimulation: phone off, no screen, only Kindle or calm audio

And finally, Here’s what I’m excited about:

By September 30th, I’ll have a live course, a growing community, a shredded body, and a sharper jawline.

Not because I’ll manifest it blindly. But because I’ll plan, track, and ship.

Quest for life

If you’ve read till here, tell me.

→ What’s your main quest for life and work?
Reply back and I’ll help you reword it if it feels vague.

Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

#1. Strategic Advisory call: Get on a 50-minute strategic advisory call with me to break through a current personal or career roadblock.

Gain a high-impact mental model to navigate your challenge with clarity and confidence. Reframe obstacles into leverage points that accelerate your growth. Walk away with a precise action plan that gets you moving without unnecessary friction.

#2 How I would move abroad belonging from a Middle Class Family ( if I had to move again)

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• I’ve been recovering from severe neck pain and going back and forth to physiotherapy appointments. It’s made me realise how important a good pillow and mattress are. The effects of a bad one don’t show up immediately they build up over time like a fine wine, only to strike back with full force later.

• Finished reading my first Fiction, it was okayish honestly but if you see me being dramatic here, you know where it is coming from.

• Last week was rough it just flew by, had multiple sleepless nights. If you too struggle with sleep I have shared some anecdotes below.

Oh, and it was 29 degrees in Ireland - Once in a lifetime thing

#1 Sleep completely went to shit

Here’s how to Fix!

It started Friday night. Went to Dublin for the “Samay Raina” show, came back at 4am, woke up at 8am. Four hours sleep. Then Saturday, slept late again. Monday, Tuesday - the entire week was a cycle of wanting to sleep but my brain refusing to shut down.

My body was exhausted. My brain was wired. Classic overthinking loop.

I needed to fix this because even if I only get four hours, it has to be deep sleep. Otherwise, the next day is useless.

Here’s what I figured out...

The Real Reason You Can’t Sleep (It’s Not What You Think)

Everyone talks about blue light and screen time. Sure, that matters. But the real culprit? What you consume before bed.

I was watching stimulating content - Instagram reels, random YouTube videos. Your brain gets dopamine-drunk and refuses to come down.

One night I tested it. Watched one comedy stand-up video on YouTube. That’s it. Slept like a baby. Whoop score: 89% sleep, 85% recovery.

Cut water intake one hour before bed. Sounds basic, but waking up to pee destroys your sleep cycles.

Switched to sleep meditations. Yoga Nidra and “Journey to the Moon” by Ranveer on his Level app. Ten minutes in, I was out. Woke up refreshed.

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Started taking magnesium again. I had Huel supplements sitting there unused. One scoop gives you all the minerals you need. If you don’t want to invest in supplements, just eat a handful of walnuts. Same magnesium boost.

#2 Price for Freedom is €25,000

Had a consultation call with a doctor from India. Her story floored me.

She moved to Ireland for her Masters. Budget was €15,000. Ended up spending €25,000.

Why? Her husband charged her for everything. Dropping her at the airport. Petrol. Cafe visits. Visa office trips. Even printouts. The bill came to €4,500.

She paid €5,000 and said, “Take this and never contact me again.”

That’s the price she paid for freedom. To chase her dreams. To live her life.

Now she’s drowning in debt, looking for full-time work, chose the wrong course because she was desperate to escape.

And her so-called friends are judging her for spending money on a single room instead of cramming into shared accommodation.

I froze.

All the problems I thought were heavy protein tracking, missing gym sessions, struggling to shoot a Youtube video just disappeared in front of her story.

I remembered my own breaking point in 2023. Part-time job, hunting for full-time work, crying to my dad about wanting to give up and come back to India.

His response? “Okay. Come back. I have your back.”

Just that. No questions. No judgment. Pure support.

Sometimes you need people who believe in you when you can’t believe in yourself. Choose your circle wisely. They’re either lifting you up or pulling you down.

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#3 Longest Day Ritual - You can do it today

June 21st was the summer solstice. Longest day of the year. Sun at full power.

A friend recommended writing down goals while the sun’s energy is at its peak.

But more importantly, also write down what I want to let go of as the days get shorter and moon energy takes over. So I did.

Things I’m releasing:

• Body and health insecurities

• People who don’t contribute to my growth

• Hoarded tech gear and belongings I don’t use

• Holding onto things too tightly (like I did with my loan anxiety)

• Negative experiences I keep replaying

That loan anxiety was toxic. I spent university worrying about money instead of enjoying the experience. Even when I was spending, I wasn’t present.

I’ve learned to let things flow. Enjoy the moment. Stop gripping so tight that you miss the actual experience.

What I’m Calling In

I want to strengthen my abundance mindset. Not just with money, but with opportunities and everything I’m building.

I want my parents to see the returns on their investment in me. They’ve given everything. I want to give back.

I want to reach more people. Help them realize they’re capable of more than they think.

That doctor on the call said, “I knew these things. I just needed to hear it from someone.” I want to be that voice for people who need to hear they’re enough.

Breaking Free From Mental Loops

Here’s something I’ve noticed - people love replaying negative experiences. They tell the same painful stories over and over.

You’re literally playing a negative track on repeat in your head. Your brain thinks that’s reality and attracts more of the same.

It’s a mental jail. A “mayajal”.

To break free, you have to let go of negative experiences. Write them down if you need to. Make peace with them. Then release them.

Your hands can’t hold new positive experiences if they’re full of old negative ones.

#4 Million Dollar Investment

I’m reading “Million Dollar Weekend” by Noah Kagan. First exercise: Ask close friends and family to invest $1 in you.

The point isn’t money. It’s about getting comfortable asking for things. Most businesses fail because people won’t take action.

So here’s my ask: Would you invest $1 in me?

In return, you get a seat on my personal board of directors. I’ll share everything I’m learning and building through this book. All the experiments, failures, successes.

This might crash and burn. I’m okay with that. But if you want to invest in the journey, here’s the link: [Invest here]

The agenda is action. I’m taking it. Whether you join is up to you.

#5 Ai “Models”

I’ve been playing with AI to create supermodels for e-commerce. The idea: Instead of brands hiring models and doing expensive photo shoots, they pay me a fraction and use my AI models.

I had this idea swirling since a while but when I was on a call within a community my friend Akshat showed how he used different tools to make this a reality. And I tried the same.

Generated several realistic-looking models using ChatGPT Plus and Florafauna AI. This is mainly for brands like HnM, Zara. The production costs drop dramatically. Quality stays high.

If anyone has anymore ideas hit comment.

None of them exists

Workflow from Flora ai

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Life Update

• I nailed the talk about personal branding, and to my surprise people walked upto me and said it was inspiring.

• Crazy tired this weekend. Had gone to Dublin to watch Samay Raina live and catchup with someone who gave a talk alongside me.

• And the big update, for which I am very grateful is running into some of you guys who met me at the store, or yelled at me across the street telling me about how much you loved my content. This means a lot to me. I am very grateful having built this genuine audience.

• Got myself a Kindle - currently reading “Too good to be true” it’s my first fiction so no judgements here.

Sneak pic from the talk

Today’s issue will be about how to improve internal Communication skills. If the thought of “I am not good enough”, “All bad things happen to me”, “Why would any opportunity come to me” has crossed your mind then read until the end.

Okay, so here’s the exact 4-step process I came across and have been following since whenever I feel “I am not good enough”

Step 1: Drop the Truth Bombs (aka Self-Acceptance)

The first step is radical honesty. Brutal, even. Whatever it is accept it.

Are you a procrastinator? Too self-conscious? Lazy? Introverted? Good call it out. Write it down. Own it.

Sit with this tag which you have imposed on yourself. Let the guilt haunt you. Let it sting really bad. Let it make you uncomfortable. That discomfort is a signal. A wake-up call. Stay with it long enough, and you’ll start to want to change.

Step 2: Make a Sharp Mental Correction

Once you’ve faced the truth, it’s time to rewire.

Tell yourself That version of me? Dead. From this moment on, I don’t associate with being a procrastinator or a victim. I am not lazy. I am not stuck.

While at it remove emotional dependency. Don’t do something just because you’re hyped or motivated. Because the minute that emotion fades, your actions will disappear with it.

Like the time I punched too hard during a kickboxing session because I was pissed and boom, injury. Emotion-driven action is short-term and has always led to misery at least for me. Identity-driven action is forever. And it’s about to change from being a “Procrastinator” to “Achiever”

Step 3: Give Your Brain Proof (Non-Negotiables)

This is where most people mess up. They write affirmations, but they never prove them. So instead, give your brain real, tangible evidence.

Set 2/3 daily non-negotiables. Small wins that align with the new version of you.

Eg: For me it is wake up, do stretches have some breakfast and straight jump to work.

Another personal example, today I had to:

1. Script + Shoot a Youtube video.

2. Write this newsletter.

3. Shoot six Instagram reels.

At 2 PM, I didn’t want to do any of it. But I used the 3-2-1 model. I literally said, 3…2…1… go. Got up, made the coffee, and sat down to work. One action led to another. Before I knew it, the newsletter you’re reading was done. Maybe late, but done.

Step 4: Give Yourself Credit

If you showed up for yourself, reward it.

Write it down in your journal. Tell your brain, “See? We did it. I’m proud of you.” Or allow yourself a guilt-free episode on Netflix or a 20min doomscrolling session not as an escape, but as a reward. There’s a difference between the two.

This is how you reinforce the identity. You start to believe I do hard things. I show up. I win.

Bonus: Map the Loop That Keeps You Stuck

One journaling prompt I swear by What is the loop that’s holding me back?

For me, it often starts the moment I pick up my phone. Wake up → Instagram → dopamine hit → crash → zero momentum. That’s my Path A the path to self-sabotage.

Now I’ve defined Path B:

Wake up → wash face → make coffee → sit at desk → work for 2 hours → reward. That’s my new pattern. That’s what gets me results.

Once you define both paths clearly, it becomes easier to switch when you catch yourself slipping. Awareness will create control.

I know this was a shorter one. But I hope it landed. Self-Confidence is not something you wait for. It’s something you build. Day by day. Win by win. Took me almost 25 years minus 17 years (of me being a kid fooling around)

And if you’re stuck in your loop right now try the 3-2-1 model. You’re one action away from changing the narrative. Trust me.

And yes reward yourself, I repeat
REWARD YOURSELF

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Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

• Moving abroad Consultation: If moving abroad is on your mind and you’re confused should you be taking that leap or need help with SOP tips, Loan payoff strategy. Then just book a 1:1 call with me and we can figure out things together with the WADM.

• Quick Chat: If you are already abroad and facing issues with managing time, not knowing how to find a job, optimise LinkedIn, Resume or even write cold DMs. Then you can book a shorter duration call where we can have a discussion with actionable steps at the end of the call.

• Watch my conversation with Harshvi about how she Landed a Full time role in US, given the economic situations there.

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It was written on my two-hour ride back from Dublin. My phone was at 6%, and I couldn’t really use it no Music, no scrolling, just me, a half-dead battery, and a mind full of thoughts.

So I opened pulled out my weapons a diary and a pen. I was just back from a work trip, and like always, I ended up doing some shopping.

But more importantly, this trip to Dublin was for something big for the same company I’ve been working at for two years now. More on it later.

For the first time in a while, I felt I could finally put my guard down. All these years have been stressful with be it completing the Master’s, part time, finding a job, getting sponsored. All this was stressful. But now, everything has changed.

All these efforts over the course of 3 years are finally starting to pay off. And hence the line “I can finally put my guard down and breathe for a while” before taking on the next big thing. Which I’m ready to take on.

Challenges that puts me a few steps ahead in life. It’s like that long-awaited checkpoint in a game you’ve been playing for years.

Manifestation is Real (And Weirdly Precise)

Here’s where it gets interesting. While booking my return ticket, I had this strong feeling not to book the train. The weather was looking weird, and something in me said don’t risk it.

So I booked a bus instead, one hour earlier than necessary. And guess what? The bus had a broken demister. Driver couldn’t see the road. We pulled over. Had to wait 40-50 minutes for a replacement bus.

The best part this time I was calm, almost amused. I had manifested this. I know it sounds wild, but this isn’t the first time my intuition has been eerily accurate. Now it’s your call, I believe I have a good intuition but you might think I just manifested it (which might be true).

The Reflection in the Glass

I was dressed well that day suit, crisp shirt, nice shoes the works. Looking at my reflection in the bus window, I saw someone I was proud of. I looked him straight into the eye and this time I was happy of this version of me. (Context from the previous newsletter)

Not because of the money or the appearance. But because the guy staring back was someone I built. From scratch. Someone who knew what he wanted and wasn’t afraid to chase it.

And not just chase, but earn it brick by brick.

Even the taxi ride that day was different. The driver held the door open for me. That’s never happened before. Maybe it was the way I was dressed. Maybe it was how I carried myself. Or maybe life just mirrors how you show up.

This reminded me of something deeper too. As a kid, spending anything over ₹2,000 felt like a luxury and I used to think alot about that spend.

And now, I wear outfits worth ten times that amount not to flex, but because I can. Because I worked for it. Because I earned it.

Every little thing even something as silly as owning a new jacket feels like a small reminder that I’m doing well. That I’m on the right path. And that I’m just getting started.

Note to be taken this has also to do with the mindset shift I had early last year. Rather than tracking every penny I earn. Why not spend with the abundance mindset that I will earn twice as much.

And trust this might sound woo woo but this really works. Take my word for it or do it yourself.

All you need to do is keep aside your monthly expenses and savings and then whatever is left don’t track just let it flow. And see the results in few months you would never run out of money at the end of every month.

Tell me this doesn’t look like I just closed a million dollar deal

There’s this story I keep coming back to. A friend of mine used to flaunt the newest iPhone every year. And I’d look at him and think, “Damn, what would that feel like?” Now I know.

Not because I bought the newest phone, have these expensive things on me, but because I feel powerful in my own way.

Not because of external wealth but because I’ve come this far on my own. No external backing. No shortcuts. Just sheer hard work.

The Hanuman Ji Analogy, realize your potential

But somewhere I still believe that I am operating at my 50% capacity or even less you know like how Hanuman Ji when Jambavan made him realise his true potential could jump an entire ocean in one go.

And for me these achievements and small wins are kinda like those Jambavan‘s in miniature forms that keep me telling that look even when you are operating on a lower capacity you are here.

What if? What if? I operate at hundred percent capacity I can just flip an entire industry upside down, that’s the power I hold.

Hence right now I am training for CEO cause, why not? Imagine taking an entire company and just leading it to massive growth that no one wouldn’t dare to imagine. Insane right?

And I am putting puzzles in place through content, through these newsletters, through networking and talks.

Speaking of which, I am invited by the Google Developers Club to give a talk on personal branding. Initially, I felt imposter syndrome creeping in. But then I remembered hang on I’ve built a 12,000+ strong community online.

If that doesn’t qualify me to talk about personal branding, I don’t know what does.

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Emotional Intelligence and the Top 1%

Lastly, I want to share something I learned from Ali Abdaal’s coaching video a perspective on how the top 1% deal with emotions. We often talk about happiness, but never really live through sadness.

We resist it. We escape into reels, YouTube, or dopamine hits.

But sadness isn’t meant to be avoided. It’s meant to be acknowledged and experienced fully. There’s a big difference between sadness you’re at peace with and sadness you’re battling.

When you’re okay with being sad, it doesn’t linger. It passes, and leaves behind clarity not a 5-step plan, but a deep internal calm. Something that only comes when you let yourself sit with the discomfort.

So if you’re feeling heavy don’t scroll it away. Sit with it. Journal. Cry. Walk. And let it move through you. And next time if someone says why are you sad don’t be, tell you’re just analysing why I am feeling this way and letting it process.

Because once I am done I will have a calm because right there’s a buzz going on in my head that is like a radio that isn’t catching the right frequency.

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• Quick Chat: If you are already abroad and facing issues with managing time, not knowing how to find a job, optimise LinkedIn, Resume or even write cold DMs. Then you can book a shorter duration call where we can have a discussion with actionable steps at the end of the call.

• Answer to the most common question: Should you leave India in 2025

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Life Update

• Well, last week I mentioned about me going to the office well I cracked the interview and now potentially might get a step up as a Sr. Data Engineer.

• Went partying over the weekend, first time after almost a year felt like partying.

• And I am giving a talk, this week at Google Developers club about personal branding. Register here if you’re in Galway.

Treated myself

This Week’s Thought: What If You Only Planned One Year Ahead?

We often plan 3, 5, even 10 years into the future. Interviews ask, “Where do you see yourself in 3 years?” New Year’s comes and we map out ambitious vision boards. But now that we’re halfway through the year… let me ask: How many of those goals have you actually hit?

My guess? Maybe 30/40%. And that’s not on you most goal-setting advice is flawed. Here’s what clicked for me this week during a deep conversation with a friend: The difference between setting goals and achieving them? It’s not motivation. It’s subconscious belief + operational clarity.

#1 Why Planning for Just One Year Is Smarter

Instead of thinking in 5-year timelines, what if you zoomed into the next 12 months only?

Today is June 8, 2025. Imagine we’re having a coffee one year from now June 8, 2026. What do you want to be telling me?

That you got promoted? That you finally moved abroad? That you hit 10K subscribers? That you ran your first half marathon? That you’re in the best shape of your life?

Great. That’s your end state. Now reverse engineer it.

For me, by next June I want to be:

• Running another half marathon, this time in under 2 hours

• Swimming weekly

• In my leanest, fittest shape with visible abs

• Building a community of 100 gold members

• Crossing 50K on Instagram and YouTube

• Launching digital products from the data I’ve been collecting, you can share your thoughts too here

Now that I know the vision, I’ll break that into:

• Quarterly goals

• Monthly breakdowns

• Weekly action items

You can do the same. But it starts with imagining that one year ahead coffee conversation.

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Planning my next 6 months

#2 Run Your Life Like a Business

This brings me to idea #2: what if I started treating my life like a startup?

• My monthly salary = MRR

• My annual package = ARR

• My assets = skills, habits, systems

• My liabilities = bad habits, burnout, debt

Every quarter, run a board meeting with myself. Set OKRs. Track metrics. Ask:

• What was my health ROI?

• Did I ship my personal projects?

• How much energy did I lose to distractions or bad people?

• What’s working well that I should double down on?

When you operate this way, everything compounds just like in business.

(or) Treat yourself like a Character in a Game

(This is something I tend to do)

If the “business” metaphor doesn’t hit home, try this one: Treat life like a role-playing game. You start with zero XP. Every new skill = new stats. Every challenge = a boss battle. Every failure = a respawn with better gear.

Last year, I couldn’t swim. Now I can. A few months back, I never ran. Now I’ve completed a half marathon. All this is XP. And I’m still just getting started.

#3 The Power of Compounding

I want to share something deeply personal. From the outside, it might look like I’ve built a good life. But what you don’t see is where it started. In 2016, I lived with my parents in a one room kitchen flat. Everything felt limited space, freedom, choices. But I had hunger. So I started hustling. With these businesses.

• Sold white-label clothing to classmates (in 12th Std 2017)

• Built and sold final year black book projects for juniors (2017 again)

• Tutored school students in math and physics (2018)

• Took up weekend jobs as a supervisor (2018-2019)

• Tried freelancing, web development(2020-2022), built a team of 4 while in my undergrad paying each ~INR 10,000/-

• Even a pyramid scheme (quickly quit, realised the scam)

• Trading in FnO (lost all the capital I earned over the years, lol)

• Got my first big gig in Ireland developing an app earned well into four figures (€)

• All while still maintaining good grades, I mean come on my Indian parents cared about it more. Scored 94% in 10th and 89% in 12th, 9.25 CGPA in Engineering and 1:1 in Masters not flexing, just showing my edge and unfair advantage, find out yours too.

The journey from that cramped kitchen to now living abroad, self-sufficient, soon to be promoted is wild. But it wasn’t luck. It was consistent effort over 8/9 years. Planting seeds. Taking risks. Failing. Trying again.

This is how compounding looks in real life. It’s invisible at first. Then it becomes undeniable.

Visualization Works (And F1 Proves It)

I recently watched an episode of the 2024 F1 season where Lando Norris went from “Lando, no wins” to competing at the top. Just after these trolls starting piling up in the series Lando is shown sleeping on a couch, when asked he replies “Before every race, I visualize every turn, every pit stop, every overtaking.”

Result? He won the race and if you check the leaderboard he gave a tough fight in last years season to Max for the Driver’s championship.

Same applies to life. Visualize the half marathon. The subscriber count. The house. The phone call with your parents telling them you made it. Your brain needs to see it before you live it.

Because somehow our brain is really bad at differentiating the visuals if they are real or just imagination. So imagine the best outcome, the worst outcome and how you deal with it. And fool the brain in thinking that this event has occurred before so this time it’s just we repeating it.

What I meant by “I can put my guard down” last week

I feel like I’ve laid all the puzzle pieces over the years. And now? They’re just clicking into place. Jobs. Money. Fitness. Audience. Relationships. The compound returns are showing up everywhere.

Final Wild thought

Before the interview, an Irish colleague texted me, “Let’s celebrate this win on Friday.” It was Monday. The interview hadn’t happened yet. But guess what? This Friday, we did end up celebrating with lunch, and a whole lot of gratitude.

That’s the kind of belief I’m talking about. You make your goals so clear, so magnetic, that even the people around you start manifesting on your behalf. That’s what strong goals, a solid system, and powerful relationships can do.

So wherever you are on your journey just know it takes time. But once you’ve built the base, life gives back in ways you can’t even imagine. The best book I can recommend here is Millionaire Fastlane.

And hey hit reply. Tell me Where do you want to be on June 8, 2026? I’d love to hear and be a tiny part in your journey.

Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

• Moving Abroad Consultation: If moving abroad is on your mind and you’re unsure whether you should take that leap or need help with SOP tips, Loan payoff strategy, or other related matters. Then just book a 1:1 call with me and we can figure out things together with the WADM.

• If you fancy I have made a youtube video about exact things that helped me grow so much as a 21 y/o back in the days. And why moving abroad is the best decision.

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I wasn’t exactly slacking off, but I wasn’t operating in flow either. I knew I could’ve done more. And to fix I tried something different.

I built a Flow Coach using ChatGPT.

Life Update

• This week just flew by.

• The personal brand is doing great, getting more frequent and predictable results, grown to a collective of ~ 8k audience in a span of 1.5 years.

• Got myself a whoop band(will share about it after a month of using it)

• Bought myself a really nice suit, and now I am thinking to buy more of those. Like you know build a collection.

• Was derailed badly with average screen time of 3.5hrs daily, but now got my work around it to keep it below 2. And that is exactly what today’s theme will be.

• Had a 2hr long conversation with a friend, had been ages since we talked and it felt amazing. After the conversation I was like damn I felt good. And that’s when you know you have right company.

• Currently reading Visualise by Maya Raichoora (more about it below)

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This week, I also had a 1:1 call with someone who was confused between doing his Master’s in Ireland or Australia. But halfway through the conversation, it became clear the whole “study abroad” dream wasn’t even his.

He actually wanted to stay in India, be with his parents, take care of them, and build something locally. And honestly? He was super confident about it. I told him don’t go just because someone else wants you to.

Because if things get tough abroad (and they will), you’ll end up blaming your parents for pushing you into it.

And they’ll feel equally guilty. But when you do what you truly believe in, even the hard parts feel worth it. You own it fully. And that’s where real clarity kicks in.

AI Use case 1

How to build a flow bot using ChatGPT

I was going through Dan Koe’s resources and stumbled upon this idea where you upload a book or PDF to ChatGPT and ask it to act as your personal coach.

Not a general productivity bot but something based on a specific framework or book. So, I followed with the same book as in the course.

I also tried something with Feel good productivity too - by Ali Abdaal).

Here’s the step by step guide:

1. Download the book you want and upload the pdf to ChatGPT.

2. Use the following prompt to break down core principles from that book. This is my template which you can use to build any coach - study, relationship, fitness anything.

“Understand and summarise this book [book name] and break down exactly what I need to know to:

1. Accomplish a certain output which I was expecting to anyways after reading the book

2. Manage the issue I am facing right now

3. Psychological concepts and insights and examples to solve those problems

Then ask it to teach you what you want to learn from the book (attaching a reason rather than just summarising the book)”

eg: You understand and summarise Feel good productivity, and breakdown the book so that I know exactly:

1. How can I be more productive

2. Manage my time better and more intentionally

3. Use psychological concepts and insights and examples to solve those problems from the book.

Once you have the summary then as mentioned in the course use it to build a prompt out it and then use that prompt to build a bot out of it.

I am trying more things using ai these days will be sharing all here in the upcoming issues of Clarity.

AI Use case 2

Recently edited an entire podcast using Riverside FM tool within 30min.

Like everything was done by ai right from removing filler words, sentences that were not making much sense or adding any value in the conversation, changing camera focus depending on who was speaking, audio levels matching, infact even pulling out short clips for reels.

This is madness how ai is growing it literally did all this in 30min. For which an editor or human would have taken hours to do so.

But still I had to ask my team to do a quality check so it’s not fully automated yet. We will still need human involvement but the bare minimum can easily be replaced by Ai and that can be alarming for most of us.

Again also creativity being something that ai cannot pull off. Like it edited the whole conversation two HUMANS with real experience were required to have this conversation.

Here’s how I used it today

Quick Thought from the Book I’m Reading

(Visualise - Maya Raichoora)

Another book I’m reading this week is called Visualize and it dropped this one sentence that made me pause:

“We can’t grow new neurons, but we can build new pathways.”

It talks about how small tweaks like brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand or learning a new language can reshape the pathways in our brain.

Because the more we drive down a mental road, the more it becomes a motorway.

Maya explains this using a brilliant analogy and I think this is the best one I have ever found about visualisation and our brain.

So Imagine our, Thoughts = Cars, Beliefs = Roads, Experiences = Buildings around those roads and Emotions = Weather.

Sometimes you’re driving on country roads, and the weather sucks. Other times you’re cruising a motorway under clear skies. But every drive every thought leaves an imprint.

The more you repeat a thought, the more permanent that road becomes. And just like roads, beliefs and habits can be redesigned.

And even in real life the more you walk down a path the more you become familiar with it. So if you visualise more the more it’ll be a firm belief and you will end up achieving your goal.

Because according to Maya our brain yet is not great with drawing a line between real experiences and/or imaginary experiences. Even the imagination sometimes is thought as if it’s happening in real.

So here’s what I’m thinking: What if we started visualizing and building intentional mental roads? Ones that lead somewhere meaningful?

What if journaling wasn’t just reflection, but construction?

What if every time we visualized something clearly, we laid a new road?

I’ll keep sharing thoughts from the book as I go, but this metaphor? It’s going to stay with me for a while.

So yeah, not the most “productive” week on paper. But mentally? I built better roads. And sometimes that’s the real work.

Let me know if you try the Flow Coach idea or if any of this stuck with you.

Today’s issue was fairly a quick one.

If you’ve read till here, thank you.

These will always be raw and real. If any of this resonated, hit reply. Let’s talk.

If you’re planning to land a job then, I recently had a conversation with Devshree who is working in USA in Walmart with a $200,000/- pay check. MASSIVE!

See you next Week!

That’s 21.5 km. On foot. Non-stop. And no, I wasn’t a runner before this. In fact, the first 10k I ever ran in my life? It was this Monday.

So yes, the body is sore. But the mind? It’s clearer than ever. Which is why I want to talk about this.

Hence today it isn’t about productivity, learning, or systems. It’s about why every person should live like an athlete at least once in their life.

Before we start a special thanks to my friends Nalin and Vene to drive me there and stay until the end you guys are awesome.

Life Update

(Any update I share today is nothing before this one, so here it is)

• Just completed my first half Marathon for some context Monday 12th May I ran first 10k of my life and then yesterday 18th May running a 21.5k on a hilly terrain I feel the highlight.

• But there’s another win too, winning on the content side with my content reaching really big names and them commenting that you’re doing great is in itself a big achievement and a huge influx of opportunities.

A living proof that you can achieve

anything you put your mind to

There’s something about Athlete Life

It’s Not Just About the Body

Gym training and lifting weights are cool. But when you commit to a sport whether it’s running, MMA, kickboxing, or swimming something shifts. You stop seeing your body as just a shape to improve. You start respecting it.

You start fuelling it better. You track your sleep. You say no to junk. Not because a YouTuber (You see what I did there XD) told you to but because your body starts demanding more from you. Better sleep, better food, extra nutrients and then there’s a benefit to it. Because of course these foods and nutrients don’t come cheap. So, now you have no choice but to figure out a way to increase your earning potential so that you can fuel yourself, not a fancy watch, not a car either but your own body.

And here’s the best part it compounds. When you start respecting your body, you respect your time, your energy, your routines. You earn more, eat better, and suddenly… life feels lighter. Living like an athlete changed the way I show up in everything. And running this half marathon proved that to me.

Ate this whole thing

Marathon Experience

I had never planned to do this. Last year, I was doing kickboxing. But I quit.

This year, I said okay, let’s take up some athletic activity that is easy and frictionless and hence picked up running. Which I wasn’t consistent about.

So on Monday 12th May, I did 10k. My first ever. And on Sunday, I did this half marathon. The goal was just to finish it. That’s it. No time limits no pacing goals. Just hit the finish line.

First 6km smooth. No issues. But around the 7–11km mark, I started losing feeling in my legs. The blood wasn’t flowing. Every step felt mechanical. I wanted to stop. At the 10k point, I told one of the organizers, “I think I’ll quit. I’ve done half of it, maybe that’s enough.” The girl said, “You’re doing great. Don’t quit now. Keep going. I mean you can quit but did you come here for that? Just finish.”

And that one conversation changed everything.

It reminded me why I was there. I wasn’t chasing a medal. I wasn’t chasing time.

I was chasing completion. Just wanted to get that title of running a half marathon. And sometimes in life we forget why are we chasing this goal in the first place and then we feel unmotivated.\

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Once that shift happens all the pain just goes away.

The Emotional Burst

Around the 16–18km stretch, something strange happened. I started laughing. Out of nowhere. No AirPods, no music. Just me full belly laughs. Then I started crying. Again, out of nowhere. Laughing and crying. At the same time.

And I don’t know why exactly.

Maybe it was the overwhelm.

Maybe it was the mental release.

Maybe it was my body saying “Look at you, bro. From the couch to 18km. Who would’ve thought?”

Whatever it was, it cracked something open inside me. I felt my own emotions raw while running in silence just with the sound of my breathe, and my feet landing on the road. That’s some crazy meditation shit isn’t it?

The Final Push

At around the 20km mark, I was done. My legs were begging me to stop. That’s when a fellow runner who had already finished her race ran backwards to find me. She said, “Come on. I’ll run along with you. You’ve come this far. Just don’t stop now.” She stuck with me through the final 1.5km.

That’s community.

That’s what sport does to people.

It brings out your humanity. And it shows you what your inner voice could sound like if it was kinder.

Why You Should Try This Too

Crossing that finish line… I can’t put it in words. The whole town was cheering. My friends were filming. My parents were proud. But the best part? I was proud of myself. Not for the medal. But for keeping a promise I made to myself. For becoming a version of me I never thought I could become.

If you’ve never done something like this do it once. Not for the six-pack. Not for Instagram. But because it will reintroduce you to yourself. You’ll find new levels of patience, grit, and vulnerability. And you’ll learn that your body can do a lot more than your mind tells you.

So yeah, this wasn’t about pace or performance. It was about trusting myself to finish. And I did (well I mean not at the half point).

Not sure if this convinces you to try something athletic but if it does, I’d love to know what sport or challenge you’re thinking of. Just hit reply and let’s talk

If you’ve read till here, thank you.

Whenever you’re ready, here are some ways I can help you:

• Moving abroad Consultation: If moving abroad is on your mind and you’re confused should you be taking that leap or need help with SOP tips, Loan payoff strategy. Then just book a 1:1 call with me and we can figure out things together with the WADM.

• Quick Chat: If you are already abroad and facing issues with managing time, not knowing how to find a job, optimise LinkedIn, Resume or even write cold DMs. Then you can book a shorter duration call where we can have a discussion with actionable steps at the end of the call.

• If you’re struggling to land a job, then you should watch this video where I talk about how I got hired before graduation (not via Linkedin)

See you next Sunday!