Perspective pieces

Self improvement is often presented as a solution to almost everything. Feel stuck? Improve yourself. Feeling behind? Work on yourself. Want more success, confidence, or clarity? Just do better. On the surface, the idea is positive and empowering. But for many people, the constant pursuit of self improvement quietly becomes a source of frustration, guilt, […]

For decades, degrees were treated as the ultimate signal of competence. They represented knowledge, discipline, and a clear path to opportunity. But the world of work is changing faster than formal education systems can adapt. Technology, automation, and shifting business models are rewriting what organizations actually need from people. As a result, the value of

When my first online business failed, there was no dramatic collapse or public announcement. It ended quietly, with dwindling motivation, unfinished plans, and a growing sense that what I had built was no longer moving forward. From the outside, it looked like nothing had happened. On the inside, it felt heavy. Failure did not arrive

For years, hustle culture was presented as the blueprint for success. Work longer hours, sacrifice sleep, stay constantly available, and measure your worth by how busy you are. It was framed as ambition and discipline, a mindset that promised rewards for those willing to push hard enough. For a while, this idea thrived. But something

For a long time, loneliness was seen as a personal problem. Something quiet, private, and often invisible. It was framed as a lack of friends, a phase of life, or a temporary emotional state that people were expected to manage on their own. But that explanation no longer fits the reality we are living in.

For a long time, I treated AI as nothing more than a convenient shortcut. I opened it when I felt tired, stuck, or pressed for time. I used it to draft emails, summarize information, or generate quick ideas, then closed it and moved on. It was useful, but it never felt transformative. I was still