Think of your body as a vessel for energy, absorbing from the world. A friend, facing family strife, depression, and societal expectations, blamed himself for circumstances beyond control. Many battle self-blame in societies like India, fueled by family struggles, societal pressures, and perfectionism. Recognizing these roots is crucial for empathy. Mindfulness, stepping back to analyze thoughts, can combat self-blame. Understanding shared human experiences, including the damaging cycle of self-blame, fosters a kinder world that celebrates uniqueness, breaking the cycle of self-hate. The negativity in your bucket isn’t your doing; it’s someone else’s contribution.

Despite the ease of finding information online, the author, a self-taught engineer, prefers human mentors over purely automated learning tools. The author’s mentors and experiences, including billionaires, scientists, and peers, helped them overcome challenges and provided diverse viewpoints. They discuss the concept of altruism and how helping others can be beneficial in personal development. Consequently, the author aspires to provide guidance and support to others based on this principle.

ChatGPT, a debated AI force, employs an innovative Attention Mechanism to explore vast internet knowledge. Despite creative versatility, it lacks post-2021 data precision and common sense. As we anticipate Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by 2050, job displacement concerns linger. While ChatGPT’s impact is gradual due to its common sense limitations, adapting to evolving technology remains crucial. A collaborative future beckons, where honing new skills redefines our relationship with advancing machines.

As humans, we make many agreements with the world, with ourselves, formal/ informal agreements, knowingly or unknowingly. I am not good at this so, I can’t do that, the most common agreement. We dream of becoming something/someone. The idea of the dream of the world is not new. We all live in a dream. We assume everything against that dream is wrong. Who decides?

first salary

I remember getting my first salary after graduation. It was more money than I’d ever seen, and I wanted to spend it on something meaningful—something that would stick with me for a long time, something I could carry with me every day, as a reminder of where I started. After some random searches and YouTube rabbit holes, I realized something… Since childhood, I’ve had a quiet fascination with watches. On my skinny wrist, those bulky watches gave me a bit of ‘mass,’ a little presence. The cool lights, the built-in alarm—those were the things that drew me in. It was …

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