Introduction
My last newsletter was published on May 7, 2023. I made big announcements about rebranding this newsletter. I planned on starting a solo podcast, which never really happened. I launched my website, joshisohan.com, which survived only for a year. To summarize, I didn’t cater to my goals with this newsletter, and I failed in public.
Events
A lot of things happened since May 2023. I prioritized other things in life over writing here. I decided to move to the US for my higher education. I spent the next eight months applying to various US universities. After that, I interned at this tech consulting firm in Pune for three months. I completed my undergraduate degree from Pune University in May 2024. I got my admit from New York University, and decided to move to NYC. Amidst it all, I was juggling my personal life-mostly good, but occasionally a headache.
I arrived in the US on August 18, 2024. I started my first semester at New York University. I explored New York City, for it was always my dream to be here. I spent my first semester soaking in all that NYU, NYC, and the US had to offer. I started my YouTube channel and my Instagram page to document my grad life.
Fears
I had many fears about restarting this newsletter. I cringe at my writing from all the previous newsletters. It took me nearly three months to write and publish this edition. ”What if I fall into inconsistency again? What if I fail in public yet again?” But I feel I have so much to write about now- ideas, experiences, and lessons to share.
What to Expect
This newsletter, until now, has been more about my personal experiences and less about my career. This will change moving forward. All the writing here will be based on two main topics, published once a week-
Career-related topics- thoughts from my tech + business classes at NYU, marketing, strategy, growth, entrepreneurship, finance, business case studies, and lessons from meeting founders and VCs in the city.
My journey of building a career and a life I love – lessons, experiences, and reflections across health, wealth, and relationships.
Change of Perception
For the last three years, I’ve always seen this newsletter as a creative outlet, and thus a casual side project. This changes moving forward. From now on, this newsletter serves as a medium for me to build a solid proof of work in strategy and entrepreneurship, and to make me a clear thinker and writer. It will no longer serve just as a short-term creative outlet, but will be catered towards my long-term goal, with results that will be visible 7-10 years from now.
Thank you for reading. I hope to have you all on this journey with me for the next couple of years. Subscribe by sharing your email below!
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