Life Journey
Grounded reflections, decisions, and lessons for navigating uncertainty, growth, and long-term direction.
Making of a Book: How to write, edit, and pre-sell a book in the age of AI
What does it really take to write, edit, and sell a book? Go behind the scenes of my five-year journey creating 1000 Days of Love—from messy first drafts and tough editorial feedback to pre-selling over 2,600 copies in a month. Discover the lessons, mistakes, and tools that brought my novel to life, including where AI helped (and where it fell short).
A Guide to Self Publishing Your First Book (Story of my book, Admitted)
A behind-the-scenes on how Admitted - my first book - was conceived, written, and brought to life. It walks through the motivation behind the project, the writing process, research and structuring, challenges faced along the way, and lessons learned from turning personal experiences into a published work. You’ll also gain insights into productivity, discipline, and practical steps for anyone aspiring to write and publish their own book.
My Story of Securing my O-1A Talent Visa
Read the story of my 2.5-year journey to obtaining the O-1A Extraordinary Ability visa as a solo founder in the United States - a detailed account of the strategy, evidence building, documentation, milestones, setbacks, and persistence required to secure approval without traditional employer sponsorship. It offers an honest look at the emotional, professional, and immigration challenges along the way, along with practical lessons and insights for founders and high-achieving professionals pursuing a similar path.
Diary of a Columbia University Graduate
A personal guide on how I spent my master’s years at Columbia University - sharing how I balanced academics, networking, internships, projects, campus involvement, and personal growth while navigating life as an international student. It offers an inside look at the routines, choices, challenges, and opportunities that shaped my experience, along with practical insights for students who want to make the most of their time at a top U.S. university both professionally and personally.
Diary of a Product Manager at Salesforce
A personal guide to what life as a Product Manager at Salesforce looks like, based on my own experience - covering day-to-day responsibilities, cross-functional collaboration, decision-making, product strategy, meetings, launches, and the realities behind the role. It offers an inside look at the skills required, challenges faced, work culture, and lessons learned while building products at a large tech company, helping aspiring PMs understand what the job is actually like beyond job descriptions.