i used to have excel sheet once with programs, competitions, leadership summits, summer things with fancy names. all color-coded. my manager kept telling me to use every opportunity available, you never know.
i did it for a while. the applications weren't hard technically as most of them were just fill-in-the-box, write-your-story, list your achievements type of thing. but something about the whole process felt off. like i was trying to compress everything i'd done and everything i am into a clean little profile.
and then there's the linkedin thing. you know those posts, "thrilled to announce i've been selected for xyz program out of 10,000 applicants 🙏" and then a month later another one. and another. and im genuinely not here to judge people who do that, some of those programs are actually great. but i couldn't help looking at those posts and thinking, that's not me. that's not what i want to be doing.
(i was a UGRAD finalist, which sounds contradictory. i think that was just an exception, or maybe i just convinced myself of that lol)
what i want is pretty simple when said out loud: pick something real, give it real attention, and let it grow. a business, a project, a thing, you name it. and just stay with it long enough for it to become something instead of hopping from program to program collecting experiences like they're stamps.
dunno if that makes me less ambitious or more. probably neither.
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i did it for a while. the applications weren't hard technically as most of them were just fill-in-the-box, write-your-story, list your achievements type of thing. but something about the whole process felt off. like i was trying to compress everything i'd done and everything i am into a clean little profile.
and then there's the linkedin thing. you know those posts, "thrilled to announce i've been selected for xyz program out of 10,000 applicants 🙏" and then a month later another one. and another. and im genuinely not here to judge people who do that, some of those programs are actually great. but i couldn't help looking at those posts and thinking, that's not me. that's not what i want to be doing.
(i was a UGRAD finalist, which sounds contradictory. i think that was just an exception, or maybe i just convinced myself of that lol)
what i want is pretty simple when said out loud: pick something real, give it real attention, and let it grow. a business, a project, a thing, you name it. and just stay with it long enough for it to become something instead of hopping from program to program collecting experiences like they're stamps.
dunno if that makes me less ambitious or more. probably neither.
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i strongly believe most progress gets delayed by avoidance of uncomfortable feelings, sometimes as small as not wanting to text or call someone.
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uzum just made history as the first company in uzbekistan to receive funding from the eurasian development bank (EDB) of $70M.
EDB is basically the development bank for the eurasian region, that is, long-term capital for projects that matter at an economy-wide level. energy, transport, logistics, infrastructure. uzbekistan joined only recently, and typically the bank's first projects in a new member country should be in heavy sectors like above.
so uzum getting the first deal is unusual.
but it makes sense when you think about it. uzbekistan still runs heavily on cash in large shadow economy. and in that context, fintech is seen as a strategic infrastructure rather than a mere tech product. the easier it gets to pay, save, buy on installment, the more economic activity gets pulled into the formal economy and the faster it compounds.
uzum fintech already has 13% of the online payments market and 40% of the installment market. 5M+ cards issued with over 1.2 trillion UZS in deposits raised in a short time. it's clearly penetrating the market, but it's still thin outside tashkent and major cities.
so the $70M will help to accelerate that growth. and the fact that the check is coming EDB, not a VC or a commercial bank, means its being treated as a significant national-level spending.
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EDB is basically the development bank for the eurasian region, that is, long-term capital for projects that matter at an economy-wide level. energy, transport, logistics, infrastructure. uzbekistan joined only recently, and typically the bank's first projects in a new member country should be in heavy sectors like above.
so uzum getting the first deal is unusual.
but it makes sense when you think about it. uzbekistan still runs heavily on cash in large shadow economy. and in that context, fintech is seen as a strategic infrastructure rather than a mere tech product. the easier it gets to pay, save, buy on installment, the more economic activity gets pulled into the formal economy and the faster it compounds.
uzum fintech already has 13% of the online payments market and 40% of the installment market. 5M+ cards issued with over 1.2 trillion UZS in deposits raised in a short time. it's clearly penetrating the market, but it's still thin outside tashkent and major cities.
so the $70M will help to accelerate that growth. and the fact that the check is coming EDB, not a VC or a commercial bank, means its being treated as a significant national-level spending.
@summernotes
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the cool thing about being young is that you don’t need to solve your entire life philosophy at 19.
you just need to take the next intelligent step.
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you just need to take the next intelligent step.
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walked past an old woman just now playing Paganini: Violin Concerto out loud from her phone
i was listening to the same piece on my earphones
maybe i do have an old soul lol😭
i was listening to the same piece on my earphones
maybe i do have an old soul lol😭
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going through a lot of changes rn, lots news from work and outside of work, stepping up in short.
so lets talk:
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going through a lot of changes rn, lots news from work and outside of work, stepping up in short.
so lets talk:
https://t.me/questianonbot?start=1269655786
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i've always wondered what your mbti is
- ENTJ. commander lol
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- ahahah what. i’m not in relationship🙂↔️
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what kind of changes ? share share🌸
- stepped into a new position at work, and changed the team. honestly changing who i work with really mattered to me cuz altho i love them, i felt i needed a space to grow more. new environment surely will require some grinding. and the project itself that we are gonna be working on is really interesting, will tell later.
apart from that. developing a new product that we should launch soon. hopefully gonna get investment from Jahongir aka but will see how necessary that is🙌🏻
i felt quite miserable a month ago thinking what my summer would be like. didnt want it to be routine
now tho i can feel there is gonna be some deep focus on work and i love it.
i've always wondered what your mbti is
- ENTJ. commander lol
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- ahahah what. i’m not in relationship🙂↔️
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what kind of changes ? share share🌸
- stepped into a new position at work, and changed the team. honestly changing who i work with really mattered to me cuz altho i love them, i felt i needed a space to grow more. new environment surely will require some grinding. and the project itself that we are gonna be working on is really interesting, will tell later.
apart from that. developing a new product that we should launch soon. hopefully gonna get investment from Jahongir aka but will see how necessary that is🙌🏻
i felt quite miserable a month ago thinking what my summer would be like. didnt want it to be routine
now tho i can feel there is gonna be some deep focus on work and i love it.
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r u gonna continue ur studies at CAU?
- i thought about it a lot. i did consider transferring abroad a lot too.
now im weighing both options equally. i truly believe that the next few years in Uzbekistan are gonna be formative, and it is a great chance to be among those who are part of this change and building the infrastructure. there’s just so much going on and at such a fast pace (not considering that a lot of it show off but still, progress is there). as opposed to highly saturated environments abroad where you’re just gonna be one of the many. but surely one doesn’t erase the other and i think you can get experience and knowledge abroad and come back to Uzb to contribute. its just i think im lucky to be among the right people at the right time.
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how was ur 2nd course?
- passed very quickly, but a lot happened too. cant believe we’re halfway through uni lol.
the classes we had last semester were more rigorous than before. mostly work ig.
i feel like next few months are gonna be more eventful.
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Girl, I love the dresses and tops you wear, where do you get them from?
- oh thanks🥹💘
dunno different. usually from city mall. but i think the best shops are Pink Island, New Yorker, Just, Stradivarus. affordable and good quality. Zara has got some unusual things too.
r u gonna continue ur studies at CAU?
- i thought about it a lot. i did consider transferring abroad a lot too.
now im weighing both options equally. i truly believe that the next few years in Uzbekistan are gonna be formative, and it is a great chance to be among those who are part of this change and building the infrastructure. there’s just so much going on and at such a fast pace (not considering that a lot of it show off but still, progress is there). as opposed to highly saturated environments abroad where you’re just gonna be one of the many. but surely one doesn’t erase the other and i think you can get experience and knowledge abroad and come back to Uzb to contribute. its just i think im lucky to be among the right people at the right time.
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how was ur 2nd course?
- passed very quickly, but a lot happened too. cant believe we’re halfway through uni lol.
the classes we had last semester were more rigorous than before. mostly work ig.
i feel like next few months are gonna be more eventful.
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Girl, I love the dresses and tops you wear, where do you get them from?
- oh thanks🥹💘
dunno different. usually from city mall. but i think the best shops are Pink Island, New Yorker, Just, Stradivarus. affordable and good quality. Zara has got some unusual things too.
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I really like you. You are a walking inspiration. I once saw you here in the city and almost—almost—followed you (I'm a girl, so don't be freaked out) because you probably don't remember me. 😂 Gosh, I sound like a toxic ex. It may sound crazy, but I've always been attracted to knowledgeable and smart people, so you can understand. Looking back, I've realized you've been so witty and intelligent at a young age. I remember in one of Shohruh teacher's lessons, when we used to make Q-cards and pass them to everyone, my shallow ah brain came with "Who is your favorite Disney princess?" Your answer was, "I don't really like them, honestly. They are all dependent and poorly written. But if I had to choose, it would be Mulan because she actually is strong and had a purpose in the movie." Of course, Shohruh teacher liked your answer and gave examples as to how stupid they are.
- ahahah wow. thanks a lot girl💖
i think it was you who texted me several weeks ago no?
anyway probably we were in the same group during 4th level back in the old days.
and yeah maybe back then i was a bit too categorical (i was young) and would divide people into those who work hard and those who “waste time.” i was REALLY categorical. and was too quick to criticize too.
now i learnt to put away most labels and just observe people. i’m sure there’s smth i can learn from different types of people. and overall i think i got better at finding ways to be in good relationship with different types of people.
I really like you. You are a walking inspiration. I once saw you here in the city and almost—almost—followed you (I'm a girl, so don't be freaked out) because you probably don't remember me. 😂 Gosh, I sound like a toxic ex. It may sound crazy, but I've always been attracted to knowledgeable and smart people, so you can understand. Looking back, I've realized you've been so witty and intelligent at a young age. I remember in one of Shohruh teacher's lessons, when we used to make Q-cards and pass them to everyone, my shallow ah brain came with "Who is your favorite Disney princess?" Your answer was, "I don't really like them, honestly. They are all dependent and poorly written. But if I had to choose, it would be Mulan because she actually is strong and had a purpose in the movie." Of course, Shohruh teacher liked your answer and gave examples as to how stupid they are.
- ahahah wow. thanks a lot girl💖
i think it was you who texted me several weeks ago no?
anyway probably we were in the same group during 4th level back in the old days.
and yeah maybe back then i was a bit too categorical (i was young) and would divide people into those who work hard and those who “waste time.” i was REALLY categorical. and was too quick to criticize too.
now i learnt to put away most labels and just observe people. i’m sure there’s smth i can learn from different types of people. and overall i think i got better at finding ways to be in good relationship with different types of people.
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Hey, I would like to invite you grab a coffee/matcha and have some nice convo.
I really respect how you are determined and intelligent. Would love to get to know you more...
- ig its a girl texting right? if yes sure, send me a message or smth.
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I love you ❤️
- thanks!
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What’s the weirdest compliment you’ve ever received?
- that i look like a sheep, and that it means cute.
or that i look like a 14yo. bro, its a bad compliment to make.
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smth you strongly believe in?
- that we all should take our life into our own hands. even if little by little.
you cant have the life u want without feeling this responsibility for ur life ig.
also
all feelings are welcome but not all actions are. better to learn to separate those two.
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U r so hot🔥 r u in relationship?
- why do we use such emojis😭
no im not
Hey, I would like to invite you grab a coffee/matcha and have some nice convo.
I really respect how you are determined and intelligent. Would love to get to know you more...
- ig its a girl texting right? if yes sure, send me a message or smth.
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I love you ❤️
- thanks!
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What’s the weirdest compliment you’ve ever received?
- that i look like a sheep, and that it means cute.
or that i look like a 14yo. bro, its a bad compliment to make.
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smth you strongly believe in?
- that we all should take our life into our own hands. even if little by little.
you cant have the life u want without feeling this responsibility for ur life ig.
also
all feelings are welcome but not all actions are. better to learn to separate those two.
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U r so hot🔥 r u in relationship?
- why do we use such emojis😭
no im not
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would you say you’re a good friend?
- i hope so. yes. i hope my friends agree with this too ahah but i know that if i consider someone “my person” circle, then ill do anything to protect/help/understand them. and i really love giving presents too, little presents. usually at work (remembered i dont do this for my outside of work friends lol). cuz im really bad, terrible, at expressing my feelings (and im not a touchy person either), for my its easier to just give smth. or cook smth for them.
but again im not sure. i dont usually text or call my friends and we meet up once a month at best. but once we do meet we usually spend several hours updating each other on what happens in the meantime.
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oh and again about that looong message about following and stuff, sorry if it came off as mad or frustrated. i read it and it sounded angry even to myself and I WROTE IT😂 i wrote it with nothing but admiration and Женственное количество
- no worries
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if u r not let’s fix it then
- ahahah no. i’m fine on my own.
but if i talk seriously.
i did think about this topic for the past few days.
and i just realized that i just wanna be with sm1 that i know it can grow into smth serious. like, to skip all this talking and chatting stuff, so that i can just focus on this one person and know we both want the same thing. i really dont wanna talk to guys at this point.
just find me a husband lol.
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With whom do you usually advice before making the decisions?
- depends. i used to discuss work and future related questions with Dad before, but i stopped at some point. i had one good friend, a serious working guy, but stopped that too.
so i think rn its just me and my thoughts. you know they say “make decisions based on who you wanna become”, i think its a good piece of advice really.
recently i was listening to this podcast by Emma Grede where she was talking about an “inner mentor”, ur 30yo version, to whom you can reach out to when you dont know what to do.
and i loved this idea so much cuz i usually do that. what would my wiser version do? what would the version that i admire do? what version of myself would i respect more in this situation?
and overall i think especially if you’re a girl, you may tend to search for others approval before making big steps.
i used to be like that for a long time.
even if i knew what was the right next move, i needed sm1 to approve it, esp a male. so i would ask my male friends for advice when in reality i was just scared probably. so i was outsourcing decision making.
yeah
usually a lot of the times you can derive the best decisions if you sit down and clear up ur mind properly.
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What qualities usually help people to step up in a workplace?
- taking responsibility. not being afraid to take more work than others.
i think you should just show that you’re dedicated to learning and growing. not just coming and doing whatever tasks you were given.
over time people will know who’s the most reliable person in the team when it comes to more important responsibilities.
but then, if you have the right environment that rewards such behavior. some places just dont let you grow and you should know when to leave.
but still, i do believe every workplace is an opportunity to learn smth.
be it specific technical matters or smth more social.
would you say you’re a good friend?
- i hope so. yes. i hope my friends agree with this too ahah but i know that if i consider someone “my person” circle, then ill do anything to protect/help/understand them. and i really love giving presents too, little presents. usually at work (remembered i dont do this for my outside of work friends lol). cuz im really bad, terrible, at expressing my feelings (and im not a touchy person either), for my its easier to just give smth. or cook smth for them.
but again im not sure. i dont usually text or call my friends and we meet up once a month at best. but once we do meet we usually spend several hours updating each other on what happens in the meantime.
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oh and again about that looong message about following and stuff, sorry if it came off as mad or frustrated. i read it and it sounded angry even to myself and I WROTE IT😂 i wrote it with nothing but admiration and Женственное количество
- no worries
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if u r not let’s fix it then
- ahahah no. i’m fine on my own.
but if i talk seriously.
i did think about this topic for the past few days.
and i just realized that i just wanna be with sm1 that i know it can grow into smth serious. like, to skip all this talking and chatting stuff, so that i can just focus on this one person and know we both want the same thing. i really dont wanna talk to guys at this point.
just find me a husband lol.
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With whom do you usually advice before making the decisions?
- depends. i used to discuss work and future related questions with Dad before, but i stopped at some point. i had one good friend, a serious working guy, but stopped that too.
so i think rn its just me and my thoughts. you know they say “make decisions based on who you wanna become”, i think its a good piece of advice really.
recently i was listening to this podcast by Emma Grede where she was talking about an “inner mentor”, ur 30yo version, to whom you can reach out to when you dont know what to do.
and i loved this idea so much cuz i usually do that. what would my wiser version do? what would the version that i admire do? what version of myself would i respect more in this situation?
and overall i think especially if you’re a girl, you may tend to search for others approval before making big steps.
i used to be like that for a long time.
even if i knew what was the right next move, i needed sm1 to approve it, esp a male. so i would ask my male friends for advice when in reality i was just scared probably. so i was outsourcing decision making.
yeah
usually a lot of the times you can derive the best decisions if you sit down and clear up ur mind properly.
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What qualities usually help people to step up in a workplace?
- taking responsibility. not being afraid to take more work than others.
i think you should just show that you’re dedicated to learning and growing. not just coming and doing whatever tasks you were given.
over time people will know who’s the most reliable person in the team when it comes to more important responsibilities.
but then, if you have the right environment that rewards such behavior. some places just dont let you grow and you should know when to leave.
but still, i do believe every workplace is an opportunity to learn smth.
be it specific technical matters or smth more social.
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do you have a favourite franchise? like Harry Potter or Game of Thrones or Avatar (by James Cameron)?
- hm. no ig. my brother used to love Star Wars. my cousin used to adore Naruto.
but no im trying to remember but ig i dont have anything like that.
i liked the series Succession tho (by HBO), if thats considered too.
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Have you ever outgrown someone without them noticing?
- yeah, happened several times. you just remove them from ur life without having a clear trigger. probably just realize that you two have different lives and you don’t see them in yours.
they may be a good person, but maybe not good for you.
do you have a favourite franchise? like Harry Potter or Game of Thrones or Avatar (by James Cameron)?
- hm. no ig. my brother used to love Star Wars. my cousin used to adore Naruto.
but no im trying to remember but ig i dont have anything like that.
i liked the series Succession tho (by HBO), if thats considered too.
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Have you ever outgrown someone without them noticing?
- yeah, happened several times. you just remove them from ur life without having a clear trigger. probably just realize that you two have different lives and you don’t see them in yours.
they may be a good person, but maybe not good for you.
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