Personal Reflections
The Decision I Told Everyone to Stand By
For a long time, I believed that once you make a decision in life, you should stand by it. Not just believe in it. Stand by it. I used to tell this…
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Deep Talks
She Once Chose Me, Now She Doesn’t Even Notice Me
There was a time when I didn’t have to ask. She chose me. She planned the meetings. She waited for my replies. She made space for me without me b…
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Investment Journal
I Chose Index Funds Over Noise — And Nifty 50 Never Let Me Down
I still remember the day I stopped trying to beat the market and decided to simply walk with it . Everyone around me was talking about hot stock…
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Deep Talks
When Someone Love Bombs You and Then Treats You Like Nothing
There’s a kind of love that comes into your life like a storm. Too much attention. Too many promises. Endless messages. Constant reassurance. At …
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Book Summary
The Happiest Man on Earth: A Lesson That Hurts, Heals, and Stays With You
What does happiness mean when you’ve seen the worst of humanity? For most of us, happiness is comfort. A good job. A peaceful family. A life witho…
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Life Lessons
You Don’t Need to Explain Your Journey
We all have seen the viral penguin video— a lone penguin walking away from its group, heading quietly toward the distant mountains . No urgency. N…
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Life Lessons
Lessons from Animal Farm That Still Apply Today
George Orwell ’s Animal Farm may have been written in 1945, but its relevance has not faded. What appears to be a simple story about farm animals…
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What Im Thinking Today
The Beauty of Ordinary Days We Often Overlook
Sometimes I wonder if life hides its treasures in plain sight. Not in the grand moments — the promotions, the birthdays, the big wins — but in thos…
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Personal Reflections
Small Habits That Improved My Finances Without Feeling Like a Sacrifice
For a long time, I believed money management was about big leaps — huge savings, cutting down expenses drastically, or hustling day and night. But …
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Life Lessons
The Day I Told My Director I’m Leaving
Have you ever thought about how difficult it is to inform your employer of your decision to leave? Not through a cold, typed email. Not during a fo…
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Habits and Routines
The Gentle Art of Routines
Whenever someone says the word routine , many people imagine boredom. They think of alarm clocks that ring too early, planners filled with strict tim…
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Book Summary
Coffee Can Investing – A Book That Changed How I Look at Wealth
When I first came across Coffee Can Investing by Saurabh Mukherjea , Rakshit Ranjan , and Pranab Uniyal , the title itself hooked me. Coffee Can? …
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Deep Talks
How It Feels to Support Your Partner Right After They’ve Left You
When a relationship ends, many expect a clear separation — silence, distance, and time for both hearts to rebuild. But what if life doesn’t allow tha…
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Book Summary
Psychology of Money
When I picked up The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, I wasn’t looking for formulas or market predictions. I wanted to understand why money mak…
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Investment Journal
The Coin That Changed My Morning
When I look back on my investment journey, it’s hard to believe where it all began. It wasn’t with careful planning. It wasn’t with a detailed st…
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Personal Reflections
Salary in the Early Days: Between Pride and Planning
When you’re just starting your career, your salary is often small — so small that, when you compare it to what you might earn in a few years, it alm…
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Life Lessons
Silence Is a Response – The Art of Not Engaging With What Doesn’t Serve You
When I was a kid, I saw my grandfather at the market. A man shouted at him over a small argument about change. My grandfather didn’t say a word. H…
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Kali Reads is my personal space where I share my thoughts, views, and unique perspectives. You'll also find glimpses of the books on my shelf and what they mean to me.
