James experienced a downfall like no other, losing millions of subscribers in a matter of days after the likes of Zara Larsson and Jeffree Star got involved – only to earn them straight back again and for people to turn on Tati instead. She accused James of all sorts, from lying about a brand deal to ‘manipulating people’s sexuality’, with James denying the claims in his own, equally fiery video. In one of the most shocking fall-outs of all time, Tati Westbrook made internet history when she uploaded her video Bye Sister. While only 150 actually turned up to Area 51 on the day, music festivals Alienstock and Storm Area 51 Basecamp were created, with YouTubers including MrBeast, PewDiePie, and Grandayy getting in on the action.Īs the age-old saying goes, ‘they can’t stop all of us’. Storm Area 51 started out as a joke on Facebook, but saw more than two million people getting involved.
But in this universe, a bunch of YouTubers attempted to invade Area 51 instead. In an alternative universe, 2019 is the year we finally discovered aliens. Everyone should check out my instagram art acco- okay I’ll hold off on the shameless marketing.It was one of the biggest moments of the year (Picture: Getty Images) Area 51.This year showed me that I may be better off having a close, tight-knit circle of best friends than a wider, loose circle of many acquaintances. I had some low points through the year and they’d have been significantly lower without family and my closest friends. (Now now, don’t go all “Duh, Adi” on me - I was quite surprised by the extent of the influence of good execution)įriends and family matter. I learnt that even if I have content to share, or something to show, the professionalism of the way I did it in, influenced its reception significantly more than one would expect. This was a common pattern I noticed, across many different contexts. Breaks are okay.Įxecution matters just as much as content. Thankfully, eventually I started recognizing burnouts and adjusted accordingly - but breaks are okay. With all the goals I’d been chasing, I kept forgetting that I needed a break. From having people vouch for my skills when I didn’t expect it, to having professors ping me to vet my interests in assisting them in their projects, I’ve found that being polite, respectful and diligent goes a long way.īreaks are okay. Every minute of those projects changed the way I approach problem statements, and I’m far more confident of solving real-world challenges now.īeing nice goes a long way. This year, I was pushed far away from my comfort zone, in terms of technologies I worked with, and the domains I worked in. Aside from being an avenue to vent, relax or express myself - I’ve found that improving, or having a sense of growth or progression in regard to my hobbies, has helped me feel significantly more self-confident, and has also given me a reason to be constantly excited about the future.ĭelayed gratification for the win! Lasting a month without junk food enabled me to feel like I could do whatever I set my mind to - which is a pretty sweet feeling. Everyone makes mistakes at some point, and it’s easy to forget that.
It’s important to not be too critical on oneself. I learnt that clear, concise communication, aside from being generally welcomed by all, also enables me to make a much stronger impression with the people I interact with. Off the top of my head, some of my takeaways from my personal experiences of the year were that -Ĭommunication skills can have significant impact. I learnt many things about myself, the people around me, the things that need to change, and what I need to focus on next. I’m sure many events will unfold soon as I move out of the hostel, dive into the industry, face the real world, but I did learn a lot over the last year. Looking back, 2019 was likely one of the most eventful years of my life.
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