she was a bit scared, a bit excited, and stressed already for her career, even if she knew she would do her best. It was the time when her birthday was near, and like every year she expected a bit, this time too. Though this time was different from every other time, this time she wanted to spend it with a person. A person whom she expected to not ever leave her, unlike everyone. now to come to think of it, maybe it was not everyone else who left her, maybe it was her who used to leave all of them. Maybe her mom was right after all. See the word "maybe" a lot of times, it's because she is never sure, she always doubts everything and everyone because of her past. She doesn't gain trust so easily but once she does, she never breaks it because she doesn't even know how to break trust. Maybe not breaking trust means, not betraying the other person for someone else or maybe following the rule given by a certain person, or maybe listening and obeying and keeping up promises. If THAT was meant by keeping up the trust, then I'm sure she would keep it unbroken. It was her past and her family that made her so hard by nature you can say, she pretends she's hard and cold but yet she ain't able to do it for a long period of time, because it's just not her. Her soul is so sweet, but no one yet found that out. As it's rightly said it's not the fear of the upcoming future, of how it'll be, it's the fear of Repeating the same thing you used to do in your past. She used to get flashbacks of everything, the things she didn't even wanna remember used to replay in her mind almost every day, yet she still does. she also used to overthink a lot, which caused her to question herself, what if I failed? what if I'm wrong? what if I'm right? what if they got hurt? what if they didn't like it? these what-ifs killed her the most. yet she used to wake up every day with a smile on her smile and hope for at least a better day than yesterday.
there was a time when she used to argue, she used to talk back a lot, and she used to fight whenever she was not wrong, sometimes even when she was wrong but didn't know that she was. She used to fight to play, or for having friends, or for talking to them, or for celebrating birthdays, or for going to a friend's house, for literally everything. she used to cry almost every day just because she couldn't focus on her studies because of her family. She was proven wrong at times when she was absolutely correct.
stay tuned for what all this made her in the future posts.
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The Comeback Generation: Why Starting Over After 30, 40, or 50 Is Becoming the New Path to Success
For decades, society told a simple story about success: figure out your life early, build your career fast, and lock in your future before you get “too old.” The message was subtle but powerful — if you didn’t make it in your twenties, you were somehow behind. Today, that story is breaking apart. Across the world, people in their thirties, forties, and fifties are walking away from careers, routines, and identities that no longer fit. They are starting businesses, learning new skills, moving to new cities, and chasing dreams they once believed were no longer allowed. This shift is being driven by more than just dissatisfaction. It’s being driven by clarity. With age often comes a deeper understanding of what truly matters. Many people spend their younger years chasing external approval — money, titles, or social status. But after years of experience, they begin to ask different questions. Do I enjoy my daily life? Does my work reflect my values? Am I proud of how I spend my time? For some, the answers lead to a powerful realization: staying the same feels riskier than starting over. Technology has made this kind of reinvention more possible than ever. Online courses allow people to learn new careers from their living rooms. Remote work opens doors to opportunities that were once limited by geography. Social platforms give individuals the ability to build personal brands, launch creative projects, or start businesses without massive upfront costs. What once required permission from companies, investors, or institutions can now begin with a laptop and an internet connection. But the comeback generation isn’t just about opportunity. It’s about mindset. One of the biggest barriers to starting over is fear — fear of failure, judgment, and wasted time. Many people worry that changing direction means admitting they made a mistake. But a growing number of voices are reframing that idea. They see their past not as a failure, but as training. Every job, relationship, and challenge becomes part of a skillset. Communication, resilience, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence don’t disappear when someone switches careers or goals. They carry forward, often making older beginners stronger than younger ones. There is also a quiet confidence that comes with experience. Younger people often feel pressure to prove themselves. Older beginners tend to care less about appearances and more about meaning. This shift in focus can lead to deeper commitment and greater satisfaction. Of course, starting over is not easy. It can involve financial uncertainty, uncomfortable learning curves, and moments of self-doubt. Watching younger people succeed in the same space can trigger insecurity. The question “Am I too late?” can echo loudly in the mind. But many in the comeback generation are discovering a powerful truth: there is no universal timeline for a meaningful life. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders didn’t find their true path until later years. What they often share is not youthful speed, but persistence. They kept moving forward, even when progress was slow and the outcome uncertain. There is also a cultural shift happening. Communities are becoming more supportive of non-linear life paths. Changing careers, taking breaks, and exploring new identities are becoming more accepted. The idea of having “one job for life” is being replaced by the idea of having many chapters. In this new story, life is not a straight road — it’s a landscape. Sometimes you climb. Sometimes you wander. Sometimes you stop and choose a completely new direction. And that choice, made at any age, can be an act of courage. The comeback generation isn’t trying to turn back time. They are using it — using what they’ve learned, what they’ve survived, and what they now understand about themselves. Because success is no longer being defined by how early you start. It’s being defined by how boldly you choose to continue.
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