Blogs by Mukul S.

बहुत बेरुखा है तेरा यह शहर। ना मुहब्बत की खुशबू, ना अपनो का घर। तेरा शहर तो रोशन है दिखावे से, पर इंसानियत मर गई है हवाओं में। यहां रिश्ते भी जैसे सौदे बन गए, ग़म के वक़्त सब पर्दों में छिप गए। जिनसे उम्मीद थी, वही बेगाने हुए, सपने भी यहां अधूरे अफ़साने हुए। अब लौट चलूं उस पुराने गांव में, जहां प्यार अब भी रहता है छांव में। बहुत बेरुखा है तेरा यह शहर। ना मुहब्बत की खुशबू, ना अपनो का घर।

Life Lessons from Building a Data Lake: Why Patience and Planning Matter It was a sweltering summer afternoon when my team and I finally integrated the last data source into our company’s data lake. The room erupted in cheers, not because we were done (we were far from it) but because we had reached a milestone that had taken months of effort. As I watched the data flow seamlessly into our newly built repository, I couldn’t help but reflect on how this technical project had taught me lessons far beyond the realm of data engineering. Building a data lake is not just a technical challenge; it’s an exercise in patience, foresight, and collaboration. Much like any significant life endeavor, it requires meticulous planning, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace setbacks. Here’s how these lessons unfolded for me and how they can resonate in both professional and personal contexts. Start with the End in Mind All that begins will have to end (nahi to Picture abhi baki hai....), when we be...

  From Me to We: The Power of Collective Effort At the start of her career, Emma was all about "Me," working tirelessly alone to prove herself. She was determined to deliver results, but as her projects grew more complex, she found herself overwhelmed. One day, her colleague James noticed her struggle and suggested they brainstorm together. Reluctantly, Emma agreed, and through their collaboration, they developed a much stronger campaign strategy. That moment shifted Emma’s perspective — she realized that by working together, they could achieve more than she ever could alone. Over time, she embraced the "We" mentality, leading to better results, less stress, and stronger team connections. From Me to We: Embracing the Power of Community Emma's story is a simple yet profound reminder that in times of challenge and change, the shift from "me" to "we" is not just beneficial; it is essential. In today’s world, it is easy to get caught up in indivi...

 Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side? We’ve all heard the saying, "The grass is greener on the other side." It reflects our tendency to believe that someone else's life, job, or situation is better than our own. However, when we take a closer look, this perception often turns out to be a mirage. Here’s why the grass may seem greener and how real-life examples reveal the truth. The Illusion of Perfection Humans are wired to compare, and social media has amplified this tendency. We scroll through carefully curated snapshots of people's lives — glamorous vacations, promotions, and picture-perfect families — and assume their reality is far better than ours. However, what lies beyond those pictures is often a different story. Example 1: The Dream Job Myth A friend of mine, left her stable job to join a flashy startup. She was enticed by promises of flexibility, higher pay, and a dynamic work culture. Initially, she was thrilled, posting pictures of the office bea...