Weekly Snapshot: Sense & Responsibility.

Hi Friends,

Self-awareness is a critical component of maturing. As we age, our role in society grows, and instead of less, we are required to do more. Our filial duties, marital duties, work obligations, and self-fulfillment - all take center stage, and we are required to optimize our lives to fulfill each of our duties, aka obligations. I refrain from tagging them as expectations because the word lacks soul. Duty and obligation represent our true situation in a holistic and soulful way.

The first step towards fulfilling our obligations is having a sense of situational gravity. By situational gravity, I mean the seriousness of each obligation. For example, for a few, filial duties might take precedence over self-fulfillment and vice versa for others. Fully encapsulating and understanding the situational gravity of our duties grounds us in reality and assists us in operating efficiently and sequentially on the promise of obligation. Our sense of duty gives us purpose, and isn't it exactly what we need in life?

Once we have a clear sense of our obligations, we should act responsibly. Acting with responsibility is critical in life because it signals our commitment and wise acumen in decision-making. It also generates trust, which is a strong pillar that maketh a wise man. If we are clumsy and irresponsible, we are not fulfilling our role on this deeply meaningful chunk of rock accelerating meaninglessly in space filled with darkness and emptiness.

To all growing up, here is a piece of unsolicited advice. Identify your obligations and own them. They define you. Use them as a source of strength, not as a reason for sadness. Once you have a clear sense of your obligations, fulfill them responsibly. Create happiness for your loved ones and give them comfort.

Who knows in the process, you might find true happiness and contentment.

💪 Wins of the week

I successfully networked with businessmen running auto-repair shops. Learned a lot about the industry and the work culture.
I’m moving towards clarity of purpose. It’s light on the heart because it’s filled with relief, but it’s heavy on the shoulders because matters are important.
I published my article and YouTube video (watch the video at the end of this newsletter)

🧐 Challenges & Learnings

Understanding a new industry is a steep learning curve. I’m venturing into the energy space, and it’s daunting. But I realize humanity must survive.
Simplicity is the best way forward, but sometimes it is not easy. It is the road less taken, and I understand why. People fear simplicity - maybe because it fails to reflect our high-tech expectations, but I know it’s the right way up.
Clear communication is a challenge. I find myself staying quiet and refraining from holding strong opinions about matters not directly related to me. It gives me peace of mind, but sometimes it’s crucial to speak your mind. Silence isn’t always the answer.

🎯 Goals for Next Week

Next week is all about getting shit done and growing my sense of purpose.

Understand the clean tech and energy space by interviewing entrepreneurs in the space. (If you know any, please connect us via email).
Align and course correct for H2-Q4 at work!
Publish 1 article and 1 YouTube video.
Stay focused on the tasks that matter.
Gym: 4 days.

📖 My Readings

I'm reading Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb. The core lesson of the context setting has been focused on working on things that you have a direct stake in. Without skin in the game (personal stake), you will make decisions without thinking about all consequences and end

🎬 My Latest Video

How to Prepare for Behavioral Job Interview Questions | Interview Prep Series: Excited but nervous about your upcoming behavioral interview at a top firm? Discover a step-by-step preparation guide to stand out against the best. Uncover the STARLF method, align your stories, and master your delivery to ace your next job interview.

✍️ Quote of the Week

"People tend to underestimate how much things can change, and this causes them to undervalue ideas that aren't viable now but could be in the future."
— Paul Graham

Till next time.
Raheel Ahmad