Ever look back at your journey and wonder, “How did I even get here?” Because I do—all the time. When I landed in the UK, I thought I had it all sorted. I was “well positioned” in every sense: thriving in roles I genuinely loved—decision-making, operations, strategy. I was fuelled by passion, curiosity, and a craving to solve bigger, hairier problems in this ever-changing world of commerce.
But let me ask you this: Where do these obsessions even start? For me, it was way back in Class 12. Picture this: a teenager geeking out on a C++ project that basically recreated Zomato from scratch. Sounds nerdy, I know. But what sticks with me is how my teacher just didn’t believe it was mine—accused me of copying the idea off the internet. (Side note: How many of us have been doubted just because our dreams don’t fit in someone else’s box?) The irony? That project was 100% me. So yeah, my obsession with food delivery is old news.
And honestly, has anything changed since then? Not really. I’m still obsessed—maybe even more now. These days, you’ll find me hustling, trying every trick in the book to get into Deliveroo or Uber. Why? Not just for the job title or the “dream company” tag. It’s because I genuinely care about the problems in this space. I’m running my own behavioural and fact-finding surveys at restaurants—on the ground, talking to people, hunting for the stuff you don’t see on dashboards. What are the pain points? Where are the real opportunities hiding? Can I bring something fresh to the table?
Which brings me to the big question: Why do we chase dreams—especially the uncertain ones? I think about this all the time. Chasing dreams across continents, betting on yourself in a new country… sounds romantic, right? But here’s the uncomfortable truth: it’s both the best and the worst part of the journey. Because when you’re in uncharted territory, uncertainty is your only guarantee. But isn’t that where the growth is? Not from textbooks or advice columns, but from raw, unfiltered experience. Of course, it comes with its own baggage—the “what if” scenarios. What if I run out of money? What if I don’t get a job in time? Suddenly, your mind is calculating savings, loan cycles, deadlines… It’s a lot.
And 2024? Yeah, that year tested me in ways I didn’t expect. I had to step away from a system I just couldn’t be part of anymore—a decision only I could understand. Ever try explaining a deeply personal decision to people who just don’t get it? Draining, right? Sometimes, the leap is easier than the aftermath—especially when you’re tired of justifying your choices.
So what do you do when everything feels too much? For me, it was the basics: cooking, writing, hanging out with friends. Finding comfort in the everyday. But even then, the questions don’t stop: What is reality, really? Is it the story I tell myself? Is it what’s actually happening? Or is it the wild card—the thing that’s about to happen next, just waiting to surprise me?
Here’s what I’ve learned (and maybe you’ll relate): In a world this chaotic, your perspectives and perceptions are your ultimate toolkit. Change the way you see things, and you change your reality.
And when I get stuck, I lean on old wisdom. There’s a line from the Bhagavad Gita I keep coming back to:
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन |
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि || 2.47 ||
“You have the right to perform your actions, but not to the fruits of your actions.”
So what does that even mean? To me, it’s simple: living isn’t about ticking boxes or collecting trophies. It’s about showing up—every single day—with energy and intent. It’s about refusing to let your spark burn out over things (or people) that drain you.
So if you’re in the thick of it, chasing uncertainty, questioning everything—just know you’re not alone. Stay happy, keep grinding, and never stop moving forward.
