I had a plan. A neat, tidy plan — a self-taught MS in Computer Science. Stack the courses, grind the DSA, ship the side projects. But somewhere along the way, I stopped and asked: is this actually mine?
The honest answer was no. Vibe coding and AI tools are already rewriting what it means to be an engineer. The gap between “can code” and “can’t code” is narrowing fast. And I realised I don’t want to race to close a gap that the world is busy erasing anyway.
“The real leverage now isn’t in writing the code — it’s in knowing what to build and why.”
So I pivoted. Personal MBA. Business strategy, mental models, decision-making, value creation — the kind of self-learning no bootcamp hands you. The kind that compounds quietly and pays loudly.
And here’s the beautiful part: it’s never been easier to think clearly, plan boldly, and learn deeply — all on your own terms. The resources exist. The tools exist. The only thing left is the decision.
I made mine. And honestly? I feel better. A lot, lot better.