Life lessons

Hardwork (in the office) rewards you.

1. Health > Money
2. Looks do matter
3. Communication skills matter both in relationship and to climb the corporate ladder
4. Money > Intelligence, your success is defined by how much you make not how Intelligent you are.
5. Only your parents really care about you others just use you for their own benefits (this might not be applicable for some, as this varies depending on many factors)

I’m 30. When I was 25, I thought that since I have a fancy degree, I am intelligent and talented compared to those who don’t have it. Now, I’m seeking dropouts, folks from tier 3 colleges killing it, earning 2-3 lakhs per month, settled abroad where as I am on bench in TCS.

When I was 25, I thought that since I’ve worked hard in college, I might not have to work hard anymore. That attitude has screwed up my career and at this moment, I’m extremely grateful for having a job.

When I was 25, I thought that it’s okay if I chill for a couple of years as I have a fancy degree and have worked hard in college. Now I’ve realised that had I upskilled, worked Hard and switched during the great resignation, I would have been in a good place in my career and pay.

When I was 25, I was scared of people’s opinions and my impression on them. I did things out of fear and worry of their opinions. Today, I regret not being brave enough to go after what my heart truly wants than settle down for things and people my family and society thinks I have to do.

My life is fucked big time. I can’t undo a lot of things I’ve done in my life. I have no choice but to continue to live. I lost my precious late 20s by being lazy, arrogant, ignorant, egoistic and staying in my comfort zone. I hope I’ll be a wiser and a better person at the age of 35. I just want to live a normal and an average life. I don’t mind being unhappy or contender in life- I wish I can provide enough to people who are dependent on me and make them happy. That’s it. Nothing else. Nothing more than this.

1. Thought that, the Honesty is really the best policy.
2. Getting a govt job is incorrect decision as it may force to get bribery so chose private sector path !
3. Believed that Dowry is morally incorrect and completely avoided that !
4. Believed the statement "male dominated society" is really true !
5. Believed that Women are innocents, women are suppresed etc are really true!
6. Was under assumption that following all the moral statements learnt from school will give the recognition in the society!
7. Thought institutionalized education will give a better life !
8. TCS is the most well paid company in the long run but last 5 years of inflation turning us to apply for ration card to get few of the Groceries !

I am 40. Failed lot of times in life.
My life lessons

1. Nothing comes free. Nothing. Every decision you take has a cost that you must be ready to own just as fully as the gains.

2. Never give up. Yet be ready to change. Yet don't change just because world wants you to. It's a double edged sword. Never.

3. Do not make the same mistake thrice. It's a decision.

I got the job, ab maje hi maje

I ain't 35 but below 30 and learnt few things.

1. The relatives who are sweet with you will never help when on roads.
2. If you want something in life, something has to be sacrificed.
3. At the end of the day, Insane amount of money gives you the freedom of saying "NO".
4. Success has many fathers but failure is an orphan
5. You may not be punished for your current mistakes, but there is an eternal court you ll be tried and karma is real
6. Whom we are friends with is important than how many we are friends with.
7. Sense of purpose of life exceeds everything !!!

That love will find you, be patient!

I believed that hard work only can take you places. This is wrong. Leverage comes in different forms - if you can't use the existing ones, build one for yourself. Also fame is distraction - success is about finding freedom to pursue what makes you happy.

Communism, socialism, wokeness.