Sandeep Mall : Wildlife Photography, Fitness Mantras, Travel Diaries and Life Tales

A Letter to My Younger Self

July 23, 2025

Dear Younger Me, You are hungry. You want to make something of yourself.You are inspired by the people who have made it. The Entrepreneurs, the CEOs, the top-rankers, the ones who went to IITs and all the ‘big’ colleges society says are the only way to succeed.You didn’t get in. And it stung. You thought… Continue reading A Letter to My Younger Self

The Growth Law

July 16, 2025

In 2012, my body forced me to listen. Years of neglect, a car crash, and a nerve injury brought pain that didn’t go away. Even short climbs made my knees ache. My back ached when seated and blood tests flashed warning signs. The doctor said, ‘Change now or face serious problems.’ That was the pivot.  I walked… Continue reading The Growth Law

The Secret Life of Objects

July 3, 2025

In Maryland, I bought an old set of the Encyclopaedia Britannica for ten dollars in a garage sale. I purchased it because it would look nice in our home library. But the books were heavy, and I couldn’t carry them back to India. So they stayed with my cousin for years. Even after I brought… Continue reading The Secret Life of Objects

The Sweet Spot

June 21, 2025

Yesterday, a friend asked me a question. If you suddenly received 500 crore rupees, would your life get better or worse? I didn’t hesitate. Worse. Some truths don’t come from books. They come from living long enough, watching closely. Sixty years in, I’ve seen how excess turns into a burden. I’ve seen it in the… Continue reading The Sweet Spot

The Double-Edged Sword

June 11, 2025

We exited the restaurant at Select City Walk mall. My son searched his pockets. He looked worried. ‘My phone…’ he said, piecing together what happened. ‘It fell when I pulled out my wallet to pay at Zara.’ The impact cracked the screen. He’d given it to the Apple Store for repair. A small problem until… Continue reading The Double-Edged Sword

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