Tag: self reflection

Nostalgia is a Liar – And I Keep Falling for It


There’s a thief that roams around my mind often. It doesn’t steal money, time, or opportunities. It steals my now.

It’s called nostalgia – the most charming liar of all time.

I’ve realized something lately (after deep self-reflection… and one too many walks down memory lane):
We humans have a weird habit of loving what we had, and completely ignoring what we have.

Think about it…

  • We miss school when we’re in college.
  • We miss college once we start working.
  • We miss the rookie hustle when we finally settle into comfort.
  • We miss our first love when we marry a beautiful, nag-proof spouse.
  • And just when we start enjoying couplehood, kids arrive — and we start missing our couple time.

And it doesn’t stop there.

This disease spreads to professional life too:

  • We carry the baggage of past roles, old bosses, and “those glory days.”
  • We talk about how things used to be better — instead of figuring out how to make this better.

We keep looking over our shoulder, wishing life had a reverse gear.
But here’s the joke — we’re so busy missing the past that we forget to make the present miss-worthy.

So today, I’ve decided to stop romanticizing what was and start appreciating what is.
No more looking back unless it’s to laugh, learn, or let go.

Because one day, we might miss this moment too — so let’s live it like it’s worth remembering.

Time and Tide Wait for No Man — But They Flow With You


Flow in your rhythm — the tide will find its way to you.

They say time and tide wait for no man. With that belief, I started my rookie entrepreneur run. I had my ups and downs, and today I stand at a point of realization: you will have your time. Put in your efforts, balance your life, and things will happen in their own time.

As a rookie, in just 8 years, I created a business empire that brought the envy of many. I ran ahead of seasoned players who had been around for decades. It felt like I had cracked the code — until I hit the fall.

After that struggle, I started seeing new rookies beating me. People who were once behind me moved ahead. It felt hopeless at times, watching the race from the sidelines. But as I sat back and truly analyzed it, I saw the pattern:

The illusion of permanent success

We often think success is a peak — climb it once, and you’re there forever. But it’s not.

Success is like a series of waves. Today you’re ahead, tomorrow someone else. Then someday you rise again. It’s a continuous, flowing cycle.

Everyone has their reversals

Everyone who sprints ahead will eventually need to slow down. Every empire, every champion, every star performer — they all have their reversals. Some gracefully, some painfully, but all inevitably.

That doesn’t make them failures. It makes them part of life’s natural rhythm.

Effort, balance, and patience

The more I reflect, the more I realize that raw speed isn’t everything. Balance matters more. Effort matters more. Staying patient and showing up consistently matter more.

It’s no longer just about outrunning everyone else; it’s about lasting, evolving, and staying true to yourself.

Your own rhythm

Those rookies overtaking me today? They are in their own prime, their own sprint phase. Some will last, some will fade. Just like I did. Just like everyone does.

There is no permanent “ahead” or “behind.” There’s just your story, your learnings, and your rhythm.

Final thought: Time and tide wait for no man — but they flow with the one who flows with them

So I keep reminding myself: do your part, stay true, keep your balance, and your day will come. Again and again, in different forms.