What I meant to say

Tag: Hiatus

  • It’s been a long day, I mean, year!!

    So my blog was last updated in January of this year and before that in April of last year! I thought I would be updating this thing at least monthly but couldn’t be bothered to update this. Being honest, Netflix kept me more occupied than this blog.

    So, after a year or so of whiling away my time on Netflix, Instagram Reels and other such time sinks, I thought of updating my blog, just to restart my writing habit. This would most definitely be my sixth or so post on “Restart” or some such theme.

    I recently read a blog post on the most essential skill in the coming years, in the wake of Generative AI and other technical advancements. What struck me in the advice below (quoted verbatim from the post) is the sheer timelessness of the advice. It was relevant 20 years back and would relevant 20 years from now, besides also being relevant now. Learn to build a narrative. It’s going to take you far.

    The arc of evolution bends toward good storytellers. Communities with larger proportions of skilled storytellers experience greater levels of cooperation, and … procreation. Their evolutionary fitness is buttressed, as storytelling translates to more efficient transmission of survival-relevant information. Storytellers themselves are more likely to receive acts of service from their peers — and among men, being skilled in storytelling increases attractiveness and perceived status to potential long-term mates. My dad used to tell me that men get turned on with their eyes, women with their ears. It turns out his theory is backed by science.

    Scott Galloway – https://www.profgalloway.com/storytelling/

    So, I think, in the vast digital expanse, your story matters. So pick up your pen or your keyboard , embrace your authenticity, and let your words ripple across the ether. For in the end, it’s not the algorithm that remembers you—it’s the hearts you touch.

  • False Starts and Life

    My previous post on the blog was around April of last year. I had written about being committed to the blog but I wasn’t able to stick to it. Ironic, isn’t it?

    Well, life happened. I had joined a new job and was a bit caught up with the same. I have been pretty busy with the job and meeting new people, although, mainly for work. When you are nearing 40s, you recognise that most of your friends were made before you turned 25. All others are just acquaintances.

    I have been meaning to write about what I have been feeling for a long time now, but I have been held back by a couple of false starts. What I felt was a good idea to write, turned out to be a half baked idea in my head, and I thought that it shouldn’t be that way. Then I realised, or rather heard(or probably read) somewhere that perfection is the enemy of progress. If you are looking to express some of your ideas, start by expressing them, no matter how half baked they are. Once you get into the groove, edit your work, but till then, keep churning out something.

    Something similar happens with life too. Keep attempting what you wish to do. Write what you want to, sing if you want to, dance if you want to. However, keep in mind, you have a finite life. Having grit is great, but knowing when to give up and retreat is also a good thing.

    Here is me recovering from another false start and going back to what I loved doing once.

    Ciao!

  • Back after Hiatus! Fresh Restart!

    Hello! I’m back after a long hiatus from blogging. I know it’s been a while since I last posted anything, and I’m sorry.

    Why I took a break from writing? Well, the truth is, I needed some time to reflect on myself and my goals. I was feeling burned out and uninspired by the things I was doing. I felt like I was losing touch with my creativity.

    So, I decided to take a step back and focus on other aspects of my life. I spent more time with my family and job, explored old hobbies and interests. I also did a lot of soul-searching and journaling, trying to figure out what I really wanted to do with my blog and my career.

    And you know what? It was the best decision I ever made. Taking a hiatus helped me rediscover my love for writing. It also gave me a fresh perspective and new ideas for my future posts.

    I have a lot of things planned for this blog in the coming weeks and months. I’ll be writing about topics that are close to my heart, such as personal growth, mental health, productivity, and happiness. I’ll also be sharing some of the lessons and insights I learned during my hiatus, as well as some of the stories and experiences that inspired me.

    I can’t wait to hear from you and to catch up on what you’ve been up to. Please leave a comment below and let me know how you’re feeling, what you’re working on, or what you’d like me to write about next. I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

    Ciao!