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Long-form guides
Careers, admissions, personality assessments, and pivot decisions — long-form, data-backed, honestly framed. Free to read.
The pivot playbook — switching careers after 3+ years in
Mid-career pivots have 4 recognisable shapes. Only two of them regularly work. Here's the honest math and the case studies.
How to actually pick a college major (framework, not aptitude quiz)
Aptitude quizzes give you a 3-word answer to a 5-dimension question. Here's the framework that actually holds up 10 years later.
What Ikigai gets wrong (and what it gets right)
The 4-circle Venn diagram every LinkedIn post uses isn't Japanese. It's a 1997 concept by British astrologer Andrés Zuzunaga. Here's the history — and why the diagram still works despite the mixed origin.
Is a Computer Science degree still worth it in the AI era? (2026)
Entry-level SWE hiring cooled since 2022. Top-tier ML engineer roles pay more than ever. What that actually means for a Class 12 or UG student picking now.
Should you take a gap year in India? A decision framework
In the US, gap years are a badge of maturity. In India, they're something to explain. Here's when the math actually favours taking one — and when it doesn't.
Career counselling in India (2026) — the honest guide
AI tools have democratised what used to be a ₹50K packaged service. Here's what to expect, what to demand, and what to skip.
JEE vs NEET — how to actually decide in 2026
Both are commit-early exams that shape the next 10 years. Here's the framework nobody explains upfront — and the third option most families don't consider.