Hi Varun, With all that said, I forgot one worthy sentence.
"It doesn't really matter what background you come from or your wealth, everything is possible. Use every negative source in your life as a positive and you will never ever fail!" Cheers Mich Talebzadeh, Distinguished Technologist, Solutions Architect & Engineer London United Kingdom view my Linkedin profile <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich-talebzadeh-ph-d-5205b2/> https://en.everybodywiki.com/Mich_Talebzadeh *Disclaimer:* Use it at your own risk. Any and all responsibility for any loss, damage or destruction of data or any other property which may arise from relying on this email's technical content is explicitly disclaimed. The author will in no case be liable for any monetary damages arising from such loss, damage or destruction. On Wed, 6 Sept 2023 at 18:33, Mich Talebzadeh <mich.talebza...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Varun, > > In answer to your questions, these are my views. However, they are just > views and cannot be taken as facts so to speak > > > 1. > > *Focus and Time Management:* I often struggle with maintaining focus > and effectively managing my time. This leads to productivity issues and > affects my ability to undertake and complete projects efficiently. > > > - Set clear goals. > - Prioritize tasks. > - Create a to-do list. > - Avoid multitasking. > - Eliminate distractions. > - Take regular breaks. > - Go to the gym and try to rest your mind and refresh yourself . > > > 1. > > *Graduate Studies Dilemma:* > > > - Your mileage varies and it all depends on what you are trying to > achieve. Graduate Studies will help you to think independently and out > of > the box. Will also lead you on "how to go about solving the problem". > So it > will give you that experience. > > > 1. > > *Long-Term Project Building:* I am interested in working on long-term > projects, but I am uncertain about the right approach and how to stay > committed throughout the project's lifecycle. > > > - I assume you have a degree. That means that you had the discipline > to wake up in the morning, go to lectures and not to miss the lectures > (hopefully you did not!). In other words, it proves that you have > already > been through a structured discipline and you have the will to do it. > > > 1. > > *Overcoming Fear of Failure and Procrastination:* I often find myself > in a constant fear mode of failure, which leads to abandoning pet projects > shortly after starting them or procrastinating over initiating new ones. > > > - Failure is natural and can and do happen. However, the important > point is that you learn from your failures. Just call them experience. > You > need to overcome fear of failure and embrace the challenges. > > > 1. > > *Risk Aversion:* With no inherited wealth or financial security, I am > often apprehensive about taking risks, even when they may potentially lead > to significant personal or professional growth. > - Welcome to the club! In 2020 > > <https://equalitytrust.org.uk/scale-economic-inequality-uk#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20the%20ONS%20calculated,and%202013%2C%20reaching%209%25.>, > it was estimated that in the UK, the richest 10% of households hold 43% > of > all wealth. The poorest 50% by contrast own just 9% Risk is part of > life. > When crossing the street, you are taking a calculated view of the cars > coming and going.In short, risk assessment is a fundamental aspect of > life! > > HTH > > Mich Talebzadeh, > Distinguished Technologist, Solutions Architect & Engineer > London > United Kingdom > > > view my Linkedin profile > <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich-talebzadeh-ph-d-5205b2/> > > > https://en.everybodywiki.com/Mich_Talebzadeh > > > > *Disclaimer:* Use it at your own risk. Any and all responsibility for any > loss, damage or destruction of data or any other property which may arise > from relying on this email's technical content is explicitly disclaimed. > The author will in no case be liable for any monetary damages arising from > such loss, damage or destruction. > > > > > On Tue, 5 Sept 2023 at 22:17, Varun Shah <varunshah100...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Dear Apache Spark Community, >> >> I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek your valuable >> insights and advice on some challenges I've been facing in my career and >> personal development journey, particularly in the context of Apache Spark >> and the broader big data ecosystem. >> >> A little background about myself: I graduated in 2019 and have since been >> working in the field of AWS cloud and big data tools such as Spark, >> Airflow, AWS services, Databricks, and Snowflake. My interest in the world >> of big data tools dates back to 2016-17, where I initially began exploring >> concepts like big data with spark using scala, and the Scala ecosystem, >> including technologies like Akka. Additionally, I have a keen interest in >> functional programming and data structures and algorithms (DSA) applied to >> big data optimizations. >> >> However, despite my enthusiasm and passion for these areas, I am >> encountering some challenges that are hindering my growth: >> >> 1. >> >> *Focus and Time Management:* I often struggle with maintaining focus >> and effectively managing my time. This leads to productivity issues and >> affects my ability to undertake and complete projects efficiently. >> 2. >> >> *Graduate Studies Dilemma:* I am unsure about whether to pursue a >> master's degree. The fear of GRE and uncertainty about getting into a >> reputable university have been holding me back. I'm unsure whether further >> education would significantly benefit my career in big data. >> 3. >> >> *Long-Term Project Building:* I am interested in working on long-term >> projects, but I am uncertain about the right approach and how to stay >> committed throughout the project's lifecycle. >> 4. >> >> *Overcoming Fear of Failure and Procrastination:* I often find myself >> in a constant fear mode of failure, which leads to abandoning pet projects >> shortly after starting them or procrastinating over initiating new ones. >> 5. >> >> *Risk Aversion:* With no inherited wealth or financial security, I am >> often apprehensive about taking risks, even when they may potentially lead >> to significant personal or professional growth. >> >> Given my background and aspirations, I am reaching out to the Apache >> Spark Community, hoping to receive advice, guidance, and mentorship from >> experienced professionals who may have faced similar challenges or can >> offer valuable insights. I believe that the collective wisdom and >> experience within this community can provide me with valuable perspectives >> to navigate these hurdles. >> >> If any of you have experienced similar challenges or have insights to >> share on any of the mentioned points, I would greatly appreciate your >> guidance. Additionally, if you are aware of resources, courses, or >> opportunities that could help me address these challenges, please do let me >> know. >> >> Thank you in advance for considering my request. Your advice will play a >> crucial role in shaping my career and personal development journey in the >> world of big data and Apache Spark. >> >> I am looking forward to hearing from you and learning from your >> experiences. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Varun Shah >> >
