Mubarik Ahmad
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The Delusion of “Being Late” in Our Mid-Twenties
Somewhere in our mid-twenties, as we move towards practical life, a quiet pressure settles in. It doesn’t arrive loudly or start to haunt instantly. It creeps in through comparison, timelines, and expectations we never consciously agreed to. Suddenly, we feel that we are behind others who started the race with us. This belief, though common, is one of the most damaging delusions of our generation.
By Mubarik Ahmad about 3 hours ago in Humans
How My FOMO Slowly Lost Its Power By 2026
There was a time when FOMO controlled my thoughts more than I like to admit. It wasn’t loud or dramatic—it was quiet, constant, and exhausting. It sat in the background of my mind while I tried to move forward, reminding me that others were getting ahead while I felt stuck.
By Mubarik Ahmad about 24 hours ago in Writers
I Wasn’t Lazy, Broken, or Behind — I Was Carrying Too Much Guilt
I used to feel guilty and ashamed whenever something didn’t go as planned. I’ve always been a person trying to plan everything to make sure that I don’t end up crying or find myself in blue. But as it is said, nothing ever goes as planned in this world. It is not that I’m blaming something or someone. It’s just, I’ve tried many times that whenever, I’ve tried to be a better person or to do good. I end up making things difficult. So much so that my loved ones start to step aside.
By Mubarik Ahmad 2 days ago in Men
