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Confessions of an IDIOT

There was a time when falling sick meant one thing: going to a doctor, waiting endlessly, nodding seriously at things you didn’t understand, and paying a bill that made your fever come back. What eventually worked was my grandmother’s advice and her kitchen armamentarium. Then came AI. Suddenly, healthcare was no longer confined to clinics and prescriptions. It was in our pockets. A strange, powerful moment in history where a person with a sore throat, mild anxiety, and questionable internet habits could confidently self-diagnose five rare conditions before breakfast. It started with a mild headache. Instead of resting like a normal human, I did what any modern, enlightened individual would do. I opened my phone and asked AI. Within seconds, I had 3 possible diagnoses, 2 lifestyle suggestions, and 1 existential crisis. Somewhere along the way, something shifted. Doctors became expensive. Medicines became chemicals, and suddenly, everything natural felt morally superior. Why spend on a ...

Instruction List Followed. Google Consulted. Ego Corrected.

I recently started a new job where every task comes with an instruction list. Miss one detail? And rejections are what you get as reward points. The problem was mathematical, which I could not figure out. And working remotely made it more challenging. I then did what any rational mind does: I blamed the software, the trainers, and all. Then I did what a modern professional does. I Googled it on my laptop. Then I Googled it on my phone. Then I Googled it with my feelings. Search after search. Tab after tab. Still wrong. Wow. Google has fallen. Finally, I brought it up with an expert. She spotted the error in seconds. And that's when the humbling realization hit me Google wasn’t wrong. I was. Turns out, sometimes the problem isn't the search engine, the system, the remote setup, or the tabs. Sometimes the user just needs better firmware for their brain.

‘Everyone Is a Content Writer these days.

  I recently met a startup founder from the auto ancillary industry while travelling to Hyderabad. During our conversation, he casually mentioned, “Everyone is a content writer these days.” more as an observation. Blogs LinkedIn post Reels Newsletters The amount of content people are creating has never been higher, underscoring how important communication has become. In a crowded space, patterns repeat. It’s a bit like traffic. Thousands of cars are on the road. Same destination. Same honking. Same frustration. The same applies to content. Some creators stand out through originality. Some through insight. In a world where many people create content Consistency, not volume, becomes the differentiator. So yes, a lot of people are writing today. That’s not a problem. That’s progress. And when it comes to repeat choices for cars, creators, or collaborators, people often return to what made things easier the first time. Not because it was fancy. But because it worked. That’s trust. ...

My experiment with vibe coding

https://medicalwriters.lovable.app/ I started building a landing page for a demo project. No big expectations. Just something that worked . Then I saw the results. I tweaked one thing. Then another. That single landing page slowly turned into a website. Not because I planned it. But because curiosity took over. This is how most of my real learning has happened: starting small observing outcomes following the interest letting the work evolve Sometimes the projects don’t come from strategy decks. They come from what pulls you in. Have you ever started something “small” that quietly grew bigger than planned?

When LinkedIn Is Your Social Life and YouTube Is Your Therapist

When LinkedIn Is Your Social Life and YouTube Is Your Therapist What I say in interviews vs. what I don’t I’m dry, boring, and unwitty, the human equivalent of black coffee. Quite a workaholic. I scroll LinkedIn like a second job. It’s my go-to place, because nothing screams party like productivity tips. My secret life? I moonlight as a YouTube oracle binge-watcher. Tarot readings, horoscope predictions, I’ve seen them all. I don’t believe Mercury retrograde always ruins lives. But if I fumble a behavioral question, I’m blaming planetary alignment. It’s not procrastination if  'Venus told me to rest.’ It’s not a bad answer if ‘Neptune clouded my communication skills.’ When asked why I want this role I almost say my rising sign indicated a career pivot, and three tarot readers pulled the Ace of Pentacles. Instead, I talk about growth, responsibilities, and timing. Either way, the stars approved of this application first. For better or worse   I’m read...

JOB WE MET

The months since November have been a roller coaster ride. With nothing in hand But everything on mind. My inbox, though, is full. Every email begins “Thank you for applying, but we have decided to move ahead….   or “We will get back to you.” They rarely do.   If I had been algorithmic, I would have dished out Rejections to scale. Automated the disappointments. Optimised the coping mechanism   But I am human I work differently   Mind you, I’m not unemployed. I’m training an Algorithm with my patience.   Can’t you see the results? The system is very efficient. Rejection is instant. Silence is scalable. Hiring Managers think I’m not a fit. I think it’s a “Job We Met” kind of situation.

The Intern

I searched for internships/jobs with a résumé full of intention and a quiet knowledge that the world had moved on without me. My internship applications were carefully formatted CVs, tailored with buzzwords, and ironed of typos. I wasn’t sure, but I walked on. No, bustling open offices, only job portals, sleek, algorithmic spaces from the comforts of my home. Scrolling through listings that asked for entry-level interns with three years of experience. I was too much yet not enough at the same time. Every unanswered application felt like a look that said, you don’t belong here . I refreshed my inbox, hopefully, pretending routine could substitute for reassurance. I’m still Rebuilding my skills Studying how real teams interact Turning feedback into small, measurable improvements If watching  the intern  on Netflix is any solace, I hope to find my own, sans the drama in the movie and prove to myself that age is just a number. Like Ben, I no longer feel I’m waiting to be useful. I...