25 things I learned being 25.
the 25th element in periodic table is manganese
the 25th element in periodic table is manganese — it’s a transition metal which is rarely found alone, and used for most alloys. basically, it’s very good for mixing into other elements to make them stronger. i hope the year 25 does the same for me. it makes my other years stronger.
being 25, i learned.
👩💻 On career
• it’s a privilege to be able to choose where you work/who you work with.
• make good friends in your colleagues, you look forward to Mondays.
• you don’t have to be 100% all the time
• make peace with having a MVP of your portfolio rather than nothing
• everybody is just mostly building it up as they go. even your thought leader on the bird app.
⏰ On time
• manage your energy, not your time.
• do not compare your timeline to anybody else — we all had very different starting points, and we all have very different goals.
• it’s alright to wake up at 8 AM, it’s alright to wake up at 5AM — as long as you slept well.
• things work out in their own time. they usually, always, almost, have a way of working out in the end.
🖥 On zoom calls
• nobody minds a smile, even if it’s across screens.
• everybody is simply looking at themselves.
• wear pants, it helps.
🦋 On life lessons
• how to use a dishwasher, an oven, wine opener, and a can opener
• my breath is my anchor, my anchor is my breath
• your body is growing every moment, water it.
• personal victory always precedes public victory
🍕On cooking
• soul food is a thing. mine is shakshuka on a rainy afternoon, daal chawal on a Sunday afternoon, Maggi after midnight, and sushi when I am happy.
• food has power to connect people, to heal relationships.
👁 On social media
• keep your real life better than your life on the gram.
• zero notification, zero news on your phone.
• be kind. be f*cking kind.
👯♀️ On friends
• diversify your friend circle like you would diversify your investment portfolio.
• it’s alright to outgrow some friendships. be okay with that.
❤️ On love
• you can only love others, if you love yourself first
• love with all your heart, and soul. it gives you courage.
