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Serendipity Quotient
Serendipity. It’s a fancy word for those delightful accidents that can turn your life upside down—in a good way. Picture this: you’re minding your own business, and BAM! You stumble upon someone who changes everything.… Read more
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Greenlights
In his book Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey shares profound insights about life, framed through the concept of recognizing and seizing opportunities. He compares these moments to green lights in traffic – signals that urge us to… Read more
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The Death of Corporate: How AI is Ushering in the Era of 3-Person Billion-Dollar Companies
Gather around, folks, because it’s story time. Once upon a time, in the land of cubicles and polyester suits, there roamed mighty creatures known as corporations. These lumbering giants had many layers, like onions, but… Read more
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Rediscovering Our Roots: Reflections from a Coffee Conversation
The other day, I was sitting in a cozy café in Canggu, sipping on some fantastic Balinese coffee. As I enjoyed the rich flavors, I struck up a conversation with a stranger. She was a… Read more
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Life as a Book: Structuring Your Journey with Parts, Sections, and Chapters
Life can often feel chaotic, a series of disjointed events and experiences. But what if we viewed it differently? Imagine your life as a book, with each stage, experience, and lesson neatly organized into parts,… Read more
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Expectations Gap
“The happiest people are those who don’t need to compare themselves to others.” In a delightful, eye-opening conversation with an old classmate during a recent phone call, he shared a YouTube gem that had me… Read more
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Apple Intelligence
The tech landscape is constantly evolving, and Apple has once again positioned itself at the forefront of innovation with the introduction of Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Announced on June 20, 2024, this groundbreaking… Read more
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From Condos to Cockpits: My High-Flying Journey
It was July 18, 2015, when my mom pulled off the surprise of a lifetime. Forget the usual birthday cake and gift card—she booked flying lessons for me, my sister, and my brother-in-law at the… Read more
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WWDC 2024: Apple’s Innovations and What They Mean for the Future
A Trip Down Memory Lane First things first, let’s take a nostalgic trip back to 2014. Picture this: a younger, more optimistic me, wide-eyed and bushy-tailed at the Apple Developer Conference, witnessing the grand reveal… Read more
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Themed Days: How I Stopped My Startup & Product Job from Driving Me Insane
Once upon a time, in the chaotic land of 2010, I was running my own startup. And let me tell you, managing a startup is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle on a… Read more
Zain Abiddin
Life Enthusiast – Musings on Life & Work