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 Hey there, how are you all. I am wondering what to write today. There's a bit of intention that's being lost. It's been a bit too chaotic. Today and yesterday, I was going back and forth with a part of the code and was being a bit too chaotic. I think structure is still something we need. There might be days where we will need to go to the right and sometimes to the left. But the context switch part is still something we need to be aware about. The more context we switch, the worse it is for our productivity. Today we are going to talk about anchoring things that help us bring back to structure. There are certain things for an example, that might lead us to chaos. There might be certain things that might bring us back to structure. We are going to talk about those things. After all when you are structured, you will be able to deliver things much faster and better. That's where you really want to be in. Let's say you want to be the structure around the chaos. That...

There are seasons in life when impulse feels stronger than intention. You are doing well for weeks, structured, focused, disciplined. Then suddenly, there is a slip. A moment of weakness. A quick decision made for temporary comfort. The challenge is not that urges exist. The challenge is what we choose to do with them. If we want to step up in life, whether in relationships, career, creativity, or leadership, we must understand one fundamental principle. Self control is not suppression. It is direction. This is not just about avoiding distractions. It is about converting energy. Urges Are Natural. Surrender Is Optional. Urges are human. Desire is human. Impulse is human. Sexual energy in particular is one of the most powerful forces within us. It has sustained our species for thousands of years. Pretending it does not exist is unrealistic. Being ruled by it is dangerous. When we give in to every impulse, we become reactive. When we pause and redirect, we become powerful. There is a dee...

 It's becoming extremely hard for me these days to control my impulse. While I have been good for the most part, there are moments of slip ups that I am having. For an example, yesterday and day before yesterday I was throwing into watching porn for relaxing my mind. I do not think that's a good idea. We need to have self-control as all of our life is dependent on that amount of self control. While I know it's important to enjoy the process and all that good stuff, it should not come at the expense of structure. If I really want to step up to the challenge that she is giving me, I need to focus well. I need to know what's right and what's wrong.  So today, like every other day, we are not going to be talking about self control only. The reality is this. What really happens is this. When we are not watching porn, when we are not caught up with lust, we are able to give so much more. That's the first thing. The second thing is knowing that all of this is difficult...

There are days when clarity comes easily. And then there are days when you simply sit down to write because you know you must. Today is the latter. Not because there is nothing to say, but because the lesson is simple and needs repetition more than reinvention. The idea is this: do not do anything for attention. Do it quietly. In silence. Keep working on yourself. Recently, I reflected on something I heard from  Cal Newport  about the importance of a morning routine. A structured start to the day creates momentum. Without structure, distraction creeps in. Without direction, self control weakens. And without purpose, silence becomes uncomfortable. Silence, in this context, is not merely the absence of noise. It is the absence of chaos. It is the ability to concentrate deeply on a task without feeling the need to announce it to the world. When you are fully immersed in your work, that is silence. The Discipline of Not Announcing Your Moves There is a powerful shift that happens ...

Pressure and Diamonds We often hear the phrase that pressure creates diamonds. Scientifically, graphite transforms into diamond under immense pressure and structure. The question is whether human beings can do the same. I believe we can. Pressure does not have to collapse us. It can refine us. But only if we respond with structure instead of chaos. When most people face pressure, they panic. They rush. They context switch. They look busy. That is chaos. True pressure is different. Pressure is when you know what needs to be done, but time compresses around you. Growth happens in that compression. The key is structure. For me, structure means working in focused one hour blocks. It means staying with the problem. It means reducing unnecessary conversation and limiting context switching. It means reaching out for help intentionally rather than reacting emotionally. Pressure handled with structure leads to growth. Pressure handled with panic leads to burnout. The difference between chaos an...

Today was a mistake. A mistake as in, I saw porn. It's bad. I thought it's a good way to relieve some stress. But it's absolutely a pathetic decision. I need to get back to my own way of working. The problem I believe is that I did not have a plan after coming home. Moreover, when I do not write I do not feel good as well. Like we have always said this before, self discipline is an identity. I understand there would be days where the phone happens to come in between of us and the goals. But then we have to get back again. It's day one again. Now let's try and eliminate phone from our lives and replace with good habits. I think what I need is a TT racket now, I am really excited to play the game of TT. Moreover, I have to stop thinking about the results a lot. So well, TT racket and a ball is what we want right now. Once we have a tt racket, it would be good to practice certain spins during the time. It's important to have the accessories though.  Let's talk ...

Learning the difference is what separates the burned out from the truly great. Quick question. Be honest. Do you approach every single task at work with the same laser-focused, jaw-clenched, I-will-conquer-this energy? If yes, congratulations. You are also probably exhausted, slightly resentful, and wondering why your best work still isn't good enough. The engineer who attacks a repo access request with the same intensity as designing a brand new API isn't being diligent. They're just burning through fuel they needed for the real race. Here's the uncomfortable truth: working hard on the wrong things, with the wrong amount of energy, is still working wrong. The real skill nobody teaches you? Knowing  what kind of work  each task actually demands. Not more effort. Better judgment. The Three Buckets of Work (Yes, Only Three) Almost every task you'll ever do at work fits into one of three buckets. Get this right and your energy stops leaking. Get it wrong and you'll...

 It's important that I find my way through. Today morning something really interesting happened. Alright so today morning what I did was this. I started the morning and the first thing I took was a phone in hand. I think that's such a huge mistake. I also know it. Within no time I was on instagram. I was looking out for something interesting, but to no avail, there were reels about India Pakistan mostly and I was just scrolling through them. As I did that, I recognised that I have wasted around 2 hours just in reels. But the reality is that my day has not started and I have wasted 2 hours on reels. I know it's a holiday. I know it's chill. But in all that chill I have forgotten the fact that I will be delayed by a day if I waste these 2 hours on instagram. There are just so many things that can be done instead of instagram and we need to be focusing on that. I know it's fun to watch instagram reels but the problem that happens due that is immense.  I am coming to th...

There are matches you watch. And then there are matches that teach you something. The recent clash between the  India national cricket team  and the  Pakistan national cricket team  was one of those. India did not just win. India controlled the game. Building the Innings After losing  Abhishek Sharma  early, the response was calm.  Ishan Kishan  played a fearless powerplay knock.  Tilak Varma  supported him beautifully. Then came a steady partnership between  Suryakumar Yadav  and Tilak. It was not flashy. It was not reckless. It was controlled. Towards the end, the acceleration came from  Shivam Dube  and  Rinku Singh , pushing the total to 175. At  R. Premadasa Stadium  in Colombo, 175 is not an ordinary total. With long boundaries and a pitch that grips and turns, it plays bigger than it looks. On many other grounds, that score might feel like 200. Yet on paper, 175 still looks chaseable. Less than t...