Do this once in 3 to 5 years

Dear Aditya,

Ever found yourself halfway through a movie and thought, 'why am I still watching this?'

Maybe it started strong. Maybe someone recommended it. Maybe you're just waiting for it to get better. But deep down, you know, you're wasting your time.

Now, what if I told you we do this with our lives?

We stay in jobs that drain us.
We hold on to relationships that expired long ago.
We chase goals we don't even care about anymore.

All because we started. And stopping feels… wrong.

That's why every few years, let's say, every five, it's worth sitting down and asking: "What am I doing here?"

Not in a dramatic, burn-everything-down kind of way, but in an intentional, reflective way. Because misalignment doesn't happen overnight. It happens in small, quiet ways, a job that no longer excites you, a friendship that feels more like an obligation, a dream that belonged to a past version of you.

That's why this kind of reflection shouldn't happen in isolation. Sometimes, you need someone else, a mentor, a friend, even a therapist, to help you see what you can't.

There's a moment in Money Heist where Tokyo says, "You have to decide whether to live in a cage or break free." And let's be honest, most of us are sitting inside cages we built ourselves. The doors aren't locked, but walking out requires clarity and courage.

So here's my question for you, what's one area of your life that deserves a second look? And who's someone you trust enough to help you see it clearly?

Take your time. But don't ignore the question.

In fratitude,
adi