Jan 01, 2026

Reminders for 35 year old me

I am successful if...

I define success much differently now (in 2026) than I did when I was 25.

As its the first day of the year, I wanted to commit my definition of success for this year, in writing. Whenever I catch myself comparing my life to others in future, I want to use this definition as an anchor to ground myself back to what I value the most.

I would consider myself successful if -

  • I am talking to parents and family back home 4+ times per week
  • I have secured parents monthly income
  • I am talking to all the immediate relatives every 2/3 months
  • I Wish all close friends and relatives on their birthdays
  • I reach 90 kg (198 lbs) in healthy weight (Blood sugar < 90, BMI < 25, Body Fat % < 20%, body age < 30)
  • I am able to create one fun memory / experience per month