Listen, I need to tell you something.
You know what’s our biggest problem in 2025 and later? We all became crazy. Completely mad people.
I’m serious…..
When We Were Kids
Remember when we were small? Our parents used to say – “Go sleep! It’s 8 o’clock already!”
And what we did? We fought like war is happening. “No amma, just 10 more minutes please! I’m not even sleepy!”
Now look at us. We’re 35+ years old. Our eyes have permanent black circles. We’re always tired.
What happened to us?
The Real Story – Money Changed Everything
Here’s the truth
When we were kids, we slept 9 hours. We were happy. We had energy. Life was simple.
Now? We sleep 4-5 hours. Why? Because of one thing – MONEY.
Somewhere we all decided – “Sleep can wait. Money cannot wait.”
And that’s where everything went wrong.
Meet The Villains In Our Story
Villain Number 1: Money (The Big Boss)
Money is the main villain. Money tells us every day:
“Work more! Earn more! Sleep? You can sleep when you’re dead!”
And we believe this!
We check work email at 10 PM. Why? For more money.
But here’s the funny part – we have money now, but we’re too tired to enjoy it!
It’s like research so many days on buying good bed but only sleeping 4 hours on it. What’s the point?
Villain Number 2: EMI & Bills (The Monthly Terror)
This is the silent killer.
Every month – home loan EMI, rent, electricity, phone bills, internet… everything needs money!
You want to quit job and sleep properly? EMI laughs at you. “Oh really? Then how you’ll pay me?”
You want to take break from work? Rent says “Go ahead! Be homeless!”
So we keep running. Keep working. Keep sacrificing sleep. Because bills won’t pay themselves.
Villain Number 3: The Phone (Sleep Destroyer)
Now comes the dangerous one – our phone.
This small device destroyed our sleep more than anything else in history!
Every night same story:
10 PM: “I’ll sleep early today”
10:30 PM: “Let me just check phone once”
11 PM: Still scrolling Instagram
12 AM: Now watching YouTube videos
1 AM: Suddenly I’m expert on how AI changing the world
2 AM: Watching some cook in China making street food
And phone has many dangerous friends:
Instagram – Shows everyone living best life. Everyone on vacation. Everyone getting promoted. Everyone happy.
LinkedIn – This is corporate jealousy creator.
“I’m humble to announce my 47th certification!”
“Excited to share I’m now CEO at age 25!”
Meanwhile you’re just congratulate all.
At 2 AM, LinkedIn makes you feel like complete failure. So what you do? You also start taking online courses. Learning new skills. No sleep, only certificates.
WhatsApp – Office group messages at 11 PM. Family group has 47 unread messages. Your phone is always beeping. Always disturbing. No peace.
YouTube/Instagram Reels – The real time killer.
“Just one video” becomes 100 videos.
1 AM you’re watching street food videos.
2 AM What am I doing in my life, this weekend I have to complete the Udemy pending courses.(Never happen)
The Big Fight: Money vs Sleep
Every night there’s a war happening in our mind:
Sleep says: “Please rest, you’re very tired”
Money says: “But you need to finish that project work!”
Sleep says: “8 hours rest will make you healthy”
Money says: “Successful people sleep only 4 hours! Work more!”
Sleep says: “Without me, you’ll get sick”
Money says: “Without me, you can’t pay rent!”
Who wins? Money wins. Every time.
And we? We’re the losers. Tired, stressed, unhealthy losers.
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