Post by Praddyumn Shukla

Yes in 2025, I got my parents their first car, went on my first international trip and completed an year in the company I used to dream of working in. But at the same time, in 2025 I also: - hit rock bottom mid-year and lost relationships I could have saved. - couldn’t create the number of videos I planned for YouTube. - couldn’t reach a 4-digit rating in chess (a hobby I picked up in 2024) - couldn't finish any of the books I picked and the side projects I started. - couldn’t improve my physique to the level I expected. And I'm okay with it. Because I feel what is life with all ups and no downs? All these downs have helped me understand myself as a person. I've lately stopped taking validation from people. I take mentoring sessions on Topmate when I feel like. I post on LinkedIn or Instagram when I want to. And I post what I want to. Not to gain followers. Not to become an influencer. Something that I was chasing till 2024. Yes, the ups show you how far you’ve come. But the downs? Well, they humble the shit out of you. They tell you that there's so much more to look forward in life. So much more to achieve and improve. 2026 is not a fresh start for me. Because I know I'm on the right path and I know what I need to work on. And I'm pretty sure it's not going to be a picture perfect year either. I'll succeed in a few things and fail at most. But that's the beauty of life that I've started embracing lately :) Wishing you all a very happy new year folks ❤️