Career: Mindset & Psychology

While the idea of a general increase in knowledge among the population sounds promising, is this knowledge truly benefiting us? I enjoy reading articles about the latest technological advancements and the leaps the tech world is making (not that I understand all of it). The rise of behemoths like OpenAI and the AI systems derived from it has rendered much of our knowledge redundant. Take, for example, someone aiming to master a programming language like Swift , Ruby , or Kotlin . Who can guarantee that these languages will still be relevant in 10–15 years? A decade or so ago, our parents and grandparents could retire after excelling in one or two specialized areas. But now, the race is non-stop—it’s on nitro-boost; it’s on steroids. Online platforms have made acquiring knowledge and basic skills easier than ever. But these skills are transient. If you don’t use them, you lose them. Everything on the internet is already accessible to AI models. Skills you pick up from an AI assistant ma...

Many of us celebrate small and big successes in our careers, but do we ever pause to reflect on the struggles that often accompany these achievements? Impostor syndrome —a persistent feeling of inadequacy—is surprisingly common. At times, it can make us feel worthless, as though we’ve hit rock bottom in our personal or professional lives. This emotional weight is magnified when we plan for career transitions but lack clarity on how to navigate them effectively, leaving us trapped between the crevices of knowing and doing. Coming from a non-technical background, I’ve made strides in understanding coding fundamentals in languages like Python, SQL, HTML, and C++ . But am I skilled enough to create and design a website using HTML and CSS? Certainly not! However, I think I can create a simplistic website in WordPress using AI tools, with minimal coding effort. The tech world evolves at breakneck speed. It is moving fast and expects you to be fastidious . Its demands grow increasingly rigoro...