Maybe an end. Maybe a new beginning! Half of 2026 is already gone. If someone asked me how these six months felt, I'd say they were full of plot twists. >Started the year quietly, shipping more than I spoke, mostly in Web3. >Met some amazing traders who slowly became friends. >Then life hit pause. Spent almost a month in bed because of jaundice. >Somewhere during recovery, books became a daily habit. >Travelled to the hills... but came back with something far more beautiful...I found love in a person. >Took one of the toughest career decisions and chose to reallocate instead of staying comfortable. >Somehow managed to get 2 PPO-backed offers, one from a YC. (More on that soon.) >Built a small team, delivered projects for clients, and realised I'd rather build something of my own. >Worked on projects that created real impact and finally found the niche I want to go deep into. Also learned that distribution is often more important than just building. >Had the highest earning phase of my life not because of the money itself, but because it proved the years of learning were compounding. >Lost a lot of friends along the way. Growth isn't always crowded. >Learned where I'm actually strong... and where I still have a long way to go. And then came my favourite moment of the year: taking my mom shopping and saying, "Touch anything you like. We're buying it. No second thoughts." Looking back, this wasn't six months of constant wins. It was six months of becoming. Excited (and a little nervous) to see what the next half of 2026 has in store.