When the Run Feels Impossible This morning, I laced up my shoes for a tempo run that was supposed to be straightforward on paper. Seven sets. Two kilometers each. Two minutes of rest in between. The target pace: 5:10 to 5:15 per kilometer. But my legs had other plans. They felt like bricks. By the […]
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Aug
Aug
A Coffee Shop Realization As I was sitting in a small coffee shop near campus during my university days, I was sipping on a latte after hours of Finance coursework and Fine Arts projects. My eyes were heavy from the late nights, my brain tired from endless group projects, but something else felt even heavier. […]
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Aug
Aug
Rejection. Just the word can make your heart sink. Whether it’s a job you didn’t get, a school that turned you down, or a relationship that didn’t work out—rejection hurts. It’s uncomfortable, emotional, and sometimes it feels like the world is saying, “You’re not enough.” But here’s a truth I’ve learned the hard way:Rejection isn’t […]
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Jul
Jul
When it comes to academic success, most students focus on intelligence, talent, or grades. But what if the biggest factor determining your success isn’t your natural abilities—but how you think about your abilities? In Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, psychologist Carol S. Dweck introduces a revolutionary concept that has changed the way educators, students, […]
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May
May
When I first started mentoring young people—especially students preparing for exams or applying for scholarships—I believed that what they needed most was a toolkit: templates, planning strategies, checklists. I thought, If I just give them the right steps, they’ll be able to succeed. Sometimes, it worked. Some students took the tools, ran with them, and […]