thekhair
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- Jul 18, 2024
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This isn't my first attempt at documenting my journey. A year ago, I wrote under a different name, learned some hard lessons, and walked away. Now I'm back, wiser but no less determined. This time will be different - not because I'll be perfect, not because I've figured it all out, but because I understand something fundamental: there is great honor in simple work.
Being authentic means embracing my strengths and acknowledging my struggles. It means standing tall even when it feels uncomfortable. I do not mind being hated by everyone as long as I am content with myself. It's all about the fulfillment and quality of life rather than its length. The real vision isn't about what I do - it's about how I carry myself through life.
It's not about the length of your life or the wealth accumulation. You will become rich, but don't make that a metric of measuring your life. It's all about completeness and quality, and not the length of it.
“an actor who stops before the play is done“
"They're going to study you one day. They're going to wonder how you did it."
David Goggins
Let's begin.
The Framework
Every day, I'll use this post as my central dashboard, tracking:- Engineering:
- Computer Science (C#, distributed systems)
- University coursework (even when it sucks)
- Physical:
- Calisthenics/running
- Sleep schedule
- Creative:
- Drawing
- Technical reading
- Marketing
Business Nature of This Forum
Last time I posted here, some of you rightfully pointed out this is a business forum, not a personal blog. I get it. While I'll still track my overall progress, this journey will also track building of Dockeryard - a real venture aiming to do simple container deployment.A Note on Growth
Last time I posted here, criticism would cut deep. Comments about needing therapy, being too extreme, or posting in the wrong place - they all stung. But reality is, bully or not, they try to pick at things they see first. Which means, even if partially it might be true. While I won't respond to hate, I will make note of what is said and will test my character against those again and again, until I find the source of my torment if there is any. I was numb most of the time - probably will be again as I dive back in. But that's the point. Growth isn't comfortable. This time around, I understand: the numbness isn't weakness, it's focus.Why This Time Is Different
Last time, I tried to eliminate everything I saw as a weakness. No music, no entertainment, no breaks. I learned that's not sustainable. This time, I'm building a system I can maintain for years, not weeks. The goal isn't to become a machine, but to become someone who consistently pushes their limits.The Vision
I will be proud of myself for getting where I am going to get and what I am going to achieve. For too long, I let others dim my light and make me feel small. I do not want that to be the case anymore. Each day, I have been working to peel away those layers of self-doubt that were forced on me, all the trauma, and all the crap that happened to me in the past and left scars in me.Being authentic means embracing my strengths and acknowledging my struggles. It means standing tall even when it feels uncomfortable. I do not mind being hated by everyone as long as I am content with myself. It's all about the fulfillment and quality of life rather than its length. The real vision isn't about what I do - it's about how I carry myself through life.
The Rules
- Complete transparency on goals and progress
- Daily updates, no matter what
- No sugar-coating failures or exaggerating successes
- Focus on actionable metrics, not feelings
- Keep personal details relevant to the journey, something I wasn't really doing with the first blog.
The Creed
Life is your ultimate competitor - you're not racing against others, but against life itself. Remember that abundance surrounds us; there's enough success for everyone. Your journey forward doesn't require sacrificing yourself to exhaustion.It's not about the length of your life or the wealth accumulation. You will become rich, but don't make that a metric of measuring your life. It's all about completeness and quality, and not the length of it.
“an actor who stops before the play is done“
To Those Following
If you're on your own journey of transformation, welcome. I'm not here to preach or inspire - I'm here to do the work, document the process, and build something meaningful. If that resonates with you, let's push each other forward."They're going to study you one day. They're going to wonder how you did it."
David Goggins
Let's begin.