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Making Things Up in my Head
Imagine you’re walking down a path, and suddenly you start imagining monsters lurking in the shadows. At first, it’s harmless, just a little game your mind plays. But then, without realising it, you start believing those monsters are real. You become so consumed by your imagined dangers that you forget to look where you’re going.…
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When Everyone is Jumping Ship
In the tumultuous sea of corporate leadership, the transition from one captain to another can spell either smooth sailing or a sinking ship. Consider the infamous handovers like Bob Chapek stepping into the shoes of Bob Iger at the helm of The Walt Disney Company or Marissa Mayer’s entrance into the troubled waters of Yahoo.…
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Clocking In and Zoning Out: The Great Indian Office Dilemma
In my recent stint in a traditional office environment, I’ve noticed a peculiar trend that goes beyond the remote vs in-office work debate. The issue at hand revolves around the startling lack of actual work happening during office hours. Picture this: the workday begins at 10 a.m., a universal starting point for most employees. However,…
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Navigating Life’s Overthinking Maze
It’s quite common for people to overthink, but some individuals, like myself, tend to do it more frequently and intensely. I often find myself obsessing over small matters, which can snowball into larger concerns, eventually causing anxiety. It’s as if there’s a limit to the number of significant worries my mind can handle. When that…
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I Don’t Know What to Do, Am I the Only One?
Have you ever felt like you knew exactly what you wanted to do in life, only to find yourself lost in a sea of uncertainty later on? If you have, you’re not alone. Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us, making our once crystal-clear dreams feel like distant memories. Back in the…
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Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
Trigger Warning: This article discusses severe mental health struggles, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety, which may be distressing to some readers. Over the past few years, I’ve been on a turbulent journey, battling severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and anxiety. This ordeal reached a breaking point just after I completed my undergraduate degree in…
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Loving the Idea of Love
In the Netflix series Dash and Lily, the character Sofia makes a profound observation about the enduring charm of fairytales. She points out that these stories, often seen as reserved for girls, were actually crafted by men who envisioned themselves as the prince charming rescuing damsels in distress. It’s a bitter reminder that the idea…
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Spotify Wrapped 2023: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The release of Spotify Wrapped is undoubtedly the highlight of my year. This isn’t just because I’m a music enthusiast, but because Wrapped goes beyond showcasing my most-listened-to artists and songs; it weaves a narrative that uniquely captures the essence of the entire year. It’s like a personalised story that speaks volumes about who I…
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Not Every Company Needs to Be a Tech Company
In the ever-evolving landscape of startups, there’s a prevalent trend of companies donning the tech label, often to attract investors and boost perceived value. However, the recent WeWork debacle reminds us that not every entity that claims to be tech-based has a solid foundation. WeWork, once valued at a staggering $47 billion, portrayed itself as…
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The Asshole Factor in High Achievers
The TV series Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber kicks off with a dramatic scene where Joseph Gordon-Levitt, embodying Uber’s controversial founder and CEO Travis Kalanick, poses a rather unconventional question to job applicants: Are you an asshole? While the accuracy of this scene remains uncertain, it sparks a fascinating debate about the behaviour of…
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