Reflections

Raw, unfiltered opinions, sharp takes, and stories I just needed to get off my chest.

Reflections Ten Days Before the Keys I came to Mumbai in December 2019 with four pairs of clothes. A few months later, lockdown left me stuck in a COVID hotspot, spending nights awake in the heat because there was no AC. Now, five years later, I’m ten days away from getting the keys to my own home. Reflections Years to Build, Seconds to Break It takes years to build a relationship, but only seconds of anger to damage it. In moments of rage, people often say things they don’t truly mean, leaving wounds that can last far longer than the argument itself. Reflections Testing Out My Custom Blogging Setup I am testing out custom platforms that can help me share my thoughts on the go. After spending hours on building something new, I am returning back to Ghost. Reflections AI Turned Simple Decisions Into Mini Research Projects A simple Google search once felt enough. Now every small choice becomes a long investigation. Somewhere along the way, curiosity turned into dependence. Reflections Is My Note-taking System, Actually a Productivity Killer? I was randomly going through some videos on how can I improve my note taking skills, and I saw a video on Reflections Choosing Silence When No One Asked Learning not to jump into every discussion is harder than it sounds, but it is teaching me where my energy truly belongs. Reflections Bringing Out My Own Voice Instead of Chasing Vitality I want to stop posting for the algorithm, and start posting based on things I have to share with the world. Reflections Am I Writing for Myself or for the Algorithm? I started writing because I loved it. But slowly, likes and shares became my compass. Reflections Why You Need to Build Your Online Presence on Your Own Platform Build on your own platform, not rented ones. Algorithms control visibility, reach, and influence. Own your space. Control your message.