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July 2025

The Silent Crisis: Why capable people feel Powerless (and how to reclaim agency)
The most successful professionals aren't those with the best opportunities—they're those who create opportunities through consistent, deliberate action.
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Narayanan
Why Personal Branding isn't a Business Model (It's Something Much More Valuable)
Professionals who optimise their personal brand for trust rather than attention build careers that survive industry changes, economic downturns, and…
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Narayanan
The two type of suffering every human should choose from
Most people think Monday motivation is about finding the energy to start. But successful professionals understand something different: Monday isn't…
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Narayanan

June 2025

May 2025

How great friends shape your path to a wholesome life
From building startups to navigating life's biggest challenges, the relationships we cultivate become the foundation of everything meaningful we create.
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Narayanan
How to rank in Google's AI overviews: lessons from a startup founder
My journey from startup founder to content strategist taught me that the future of SEO isn't just about ranking—it's about becoming the definitive…
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Narayanan
The hidden cost of comfort: why struggle is essential for growth
A philosophical exploration of how avoiding challenges stunts our development and what we can learn from the emperor moth's transformation journey.
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Narayanan
How AI will replace programmers (and why that's brilliant)
The quiet revolution happening in code while the world debates whether AI can think
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Narayanan
Figma Config 2025: 4 new products that will change how we build digital products
From idea to live product in minutes — Figma's new suite of tools is redefining the digital creation landscape for startups and enterprises alike.
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