In today’s Indian corporate culture, Gen Z is navigating the fine line between financial success and personal authenticity. Social media and corporate expectations often steer them into a “conformity trap,” where life becomes about displaying success rather than feeling it. True freedom lies beyond paychecks and trends…here’s how to get a deeper pursuit of purpose, self-awareness, and the courage to live on one’s own terms.

In a world where dating apps and social media make casual encounters common, I find myself at odds with this trend. Indian youth are changing, and it’s hard to explain to our parents. While some find happiness in this, I believe in deeper connections. It’s okay to have choices and respect different perspectives, but personally, hookup culture just isn’t for me.