Since Covid-19 hit in 2020, life for most people has changed drastically. I’m no exception. My lifestyle has shifted, the way I work has evolved, and, honestly, I’ve become a 100% pure lazy bum.
I’ve reached the point where I feel like I’ve been slogging away in my comfort zone for far too long. Too much Netflix, endless social media scrolling, following crappy YouTube channels—it’s all piled up to a lifestyle that’s doing me no favors.
This year, I had the privilege of performing Umrah, and it was a wake-up call. It opened my eyes to just how much my health has deteriorated. I started to notice how many things I used to be excited about have faded away. It’s not that I’ve lost my spark—I haven’t—but I’ve been stuck in this cycle of pure, unproductive laziness.
Here are some of the changes I want to make (or force myself to make) this year:
- Healthy Living – Be mindful of what I eat and start moving—whether it’s walking or hitting the gym.
- Reading More – Rediscover the joy of books and meaningful learning.
- Exploring Business Intelligence – Dive deeper into BI and build expertise in this area.
- Harnessing the Power of AI – Learn some hardcore skills and truly understand what AI can do.
- Blogging Weekly – Post one article per week on my blog. I know blogs might not be as relevant anymore with GPT dominating the scene, but this is about keeping myself accountable and sharing the hacks and insights I come across in my work.
- Getting Back into IoT & Low-Powered AI Engines – Reignite my passion for IoT and explore its integration with lightweight AI.
Currently, I’m exploring Elastic Search, revisiting the platform after a long time. This is for one of our clients, where search plays an important role. I’ll be sharing some of my findings and insights in the coming weeks.