When the Instagram Algorithm Agrees With You
Some relationships don’t break because of one big event. Sometimes, they erode slowly through a series of moments, misunderstandings, differences, and things left unsaid. And sometimes, by the time you realise how far things have gone, there is no easy way back. I have experienced something like that in my own life. I don’t want […]
The Diagnosis Many Adults Miss – My Experience with Adult ADHD
Like many people, I associated ADHD with children who could not sit still in class, were visibly hyperactive, or struggled academically. I never imagined that adults who function well, build careers, manage responsibilities, and appear productive could also have ADHD. The first person to challenge that assumption was my Psychology PG classmate, and now a […]
When I Realised Protein Can Turn Into Fat
Eat fat to lose fat! That idea caught my attention when I first got interested in health and fitness around 2014. Keto was everywhere, and this concept felt almost revolutionary. It went against everything we had been told about fat. But I was convinced, as if I had uncovered something most people didn’t understand. I […]
Brandolini’s Law and the Burden of Explaining
Recently I was invited to a podcast where the host asked me about anabolic steroids used in bodybuilding. During the conversation I explained something fairly straightforward – something the scientific world has long known and proven beyond doubt. i.e – anabolic steroid use for body building can affect the health badly, and specifically the heart […]
Communication Is a Skill; How I Built Mine!
An Insecure Child Who Wanted to Be Heard I wasn’t a confident child, especially when it came to speaking. Very early in life, I became aware of what it feels like to be seen without respect. Not because of anything I had done, but simply because of how I was perceived. That feeling stays with […]
Emotional Time Travel – How ‘Past’ Sometimes Heals the ‘Present’
“Da, this is Afsal. Do you remember me?” I paused and said honestly, “Which Afsal? I know at least four Afsals.” He laughed and said, “Your old friend from CCPLM High School.” And just like that, something shifted. A flood of memories rushed in. “Of course da, I remember you!!!” He went on to tell […]
When Repetition Rewires the Brain!
Recently, I noticed that I was typing without looking at the keyboard. I have never learned touch typing or followed any finger-placement rules. Out of curiosity, I tried to pay conscious attention to how my fingers were moving and which keys they were pressing. Almost immediately, I started struggling. My typing slowed down and became […]
Why I Don’t Believe in Marathons!
Over the years, I’ve often explained to my clients that exercise is not a single category. It broadly falls into three buckets: All three have their own benefits, and it’s a mistake to declare that one is “better” than the other. You can have your personal favourite, that’s absolutely fine! But ignoring the other two […]
Sweat, Stress & Sanity
In 2014, I walked away from what many would consider a dream career. I had a strong role in investment banking at HSBC, reporting one level below the CFO, with work spread across Bengaluru, London, and Gurgaon. It was stable, predictable, and financially rewarding. But I chose to step out and try building a startup […]
No Silver Bullets, Only Lead Bullets
We often look for one big solution that will fix everything – a perfect strategy, a breakthrough idea, or a shortcut that will make success easier. But in reality, most meaningful progress comes from small, repeated actions. There is rarely a “silver bullet.” I first understood this clearly from my mentor and dear friend, Mr. […]