Tarun Gupta
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A simple fellow writing stories, sharing experiences, sharing his perspective, trying to do his share of humanity.
Stories (57/0)
Failure Teaches You to Work Harder
Our greatest glory is not in falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Rocky Balboa, Rocky Today failure is so much undervalued that people have stopped even talking about it. Instead, they are running blind in the direction of success, trying to imitate others' success, forgetting the successful person had their share of failures.
By Tarun Gupta3 years ago in Motivation
Therapy Taught Me About Expectation Management
Therapy is still at large considered a taboo, especially in the place and community I come from. Although I always had an open mind about therapy, it took me almost three years to have my first session with a professional after realizing that there are issues inside my head.
By Tarun Gupta3 years ago in Motivation
Are You Stuck in an Unhealthy Friendship
Have you ever found yourself in a friendship with no scope for you to have anger and frustration over your friend's actions? You are always the one trying to make your friend happy, but they never reciprocate your actions?
By Tarun Gupta3 years ago in Confessions
I Spent Every Day on Social Media for 6 Months
Nowadays, social media has become second nature to us. We spend more time on our phones using social media apps than talking to our loved ones. An average American picks up their phone 96 times a day, which is every 10 minutes.
By Tarun Gupta3 years ago in Motivation
Existential Crisis
You are always paying a cost for having consciousness. The price is contemplation. This consciousness allows every individual to find meaning, purpose, and value in life. But what if you feel stuck in a moment where you are questioning your life's meaning and purpose. You are left stranded feeling what is the meaning of this all?
By Tarun Gupta3 years ago in Motivation
Here's My Secret Sauce on How to Be Consistent
Consistency is one of the most undervalued skills for any individual. It is nothing but something done ritualistically. Yet, it is essential for establishing yourself in this information-loaded world. Many people have put their feet into creative fields but failed, even though they are good enough. More often than not, the reason for this is not being consistent.
By Tarun Gupta3 years ago in Motivation
The rush chasing someone brings you
Let me say this in the beginning, the chase I am talking about here is romantic. The majority of the time people tend to chase someone out of pure infatuation. I am sure, a lot of people will disagree with me here, but hear me out.
By Tarun Gupta3 years ago in Humans