I was offered ₹35 LPA.
I asked for ₹48 LPA.
They came back with ₹40 LPA.
I accepted....
That 30 seconds of discomfort earned me ₹5 L more every year.
That’s ₹50 Lakhs over 10 years — for 30 seconds of awkwardness.
💼 Always negotiate. Always.
Brain fog. Insomnia. Tight jaw.
You may desperately need a reset from hidden anxiety.
Here are 8 ways to calm your nervous system fast:🧵
1. Cold water on your face.
Take time to consistently invest in:
Physical
Mental
Emotional
Spiritual health
It’s not a break from productivity it’s what sustains it.
Something I’ve learned, and work through with others...
If you don’t make time to recharge, performance eventually declines.
What’s one area you’ve been neglecting that needs intentional renewal?
History will judge us harshly, and deservedly so
If what you're working on is not advancing opensource AI, ask yourself honestly: are you building for your kids’ future, or just cashing a bigger check?
Some decisions stick around a lot longer than the money does
Do better