Still on my way to feel the strength of my ancestors in my blood..🩸

P.s.: Some friends might think i’m being arrogant for writing this 😂

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Lately, I’ve been feeling like I should just keep my age a secret from everyone ))

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Let me give you another example why our brain doesn't like changes...

For the past 6 days, electricity kept going off during the day. At first, it was annoying, but I got used to it. After some time, my brain was like, "No power? No problem, we will move to another part of the city."

But today? The power stayed on. And now I'm sitting here all confused like, "Wait... Why is everything working?"

And my brain is really freaking out like, "This is weird. Something is wrong!"

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Well, well, well..

As a kid, every morning i woke up hoping for just one more minute of sleep. I’d lie in my bed like, kochki my mother forgot yo wake me up and I could skip school. But, nope - my parents never let me sleep as much as I want)) I’d be sleep - deprived all week, and just when I thought I could rest on Sunday, my dad would wake me up at 6 AM to drag me to bazaar like his personal bodyguard 😂 for groceries. Even when we returned back, i had to go to math course.

Time really flew! Now I wake up everyday with a different kochki - like, kochki there was actually a good reason that I had to wake up early.

What a paradox ))

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It’s one thing to face death — but not like this, not so unfairly.

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Of course, his father tried everything he could to, but no hospital didn’t want to take death body to their building.

Do you know what happened next? Some doctors offered the boy’s father 300 million sum for his son’s death — as if that could make things right. Since when did a human life become something you can pay for with money?

What if my brother was instead of this guy? Or let me change the question - what if your sister or brother is instead of that guy?

E.. it’s unbearable uje… if someone still thinks that it can be solved by staying here, I don’t want to fix that country with the life of my loved ones…

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Bor ekanu yo’q ekan, bir bola bo’lgan ekan…

An 11-year-old boy once injured his ear. When he told his mother about the pain, she asked her husband to take their son to a private clinic for treatment. That morning, the boy begged his father not to take him—he wanted to go to school instead. But his parents decided not to delay medical care and took him to the hospital.

When they arrived, the doctors told the father to go buy some medication from a nearby pharmacy. Before leaving, the father clearly instructed the medical staff: “Please don’t start any procedures until I return.” He wanted to make sure everything would be done safely.

But one nurse ignored his request. Believing she knew best, she decided to begin the treatment on her own. Without proper evaluation, she administered anesthesia to the boy—an adult dosage, completely inappropriate for a child.

Then, she left him alone and went upstairs.

Soon after, the boy’s condition began to deteriorate. But there was no one there to notice. No one to help. A single act of negligence, a single moment of arrogance, changed everything.

So what next? Do you think that his father was informed quickly when he arrived.. No..

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Okay, why do I write this?

Let’s talk about what’s going on around us. Many of you have probably heard about the situation in our “lovely” Bukhara…

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Well, some words are really easy to listen, but hard to follow. Here is one example:

🔤Be part of the solution, not the problem🔤

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Do you know what's the toughest part of coding?

When it comes to watch video course. Not because it's hard - but because heeeellll boring. I literally fell asleep three times during a two-hour video course. And now I'm wondering... how am I planning to get through 112 hours of this 🤦‍♂️?

So, back to the question — what does it take to become a good programmer? I think you need one of two things:
- either a great partner
- or a whole lot of patience

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Today, while watching a programming video course, a thought crossed my mind:

Why can't everyone become a programmer?

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I think everyone has times when they feel lost and just sit there wondering what they should do now 😅... I just came across a sentence that's worth thinking about in your free time:

We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.

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Some people go to the mountains to heal their mental health, only to later realize that their physical health is even worse 😂

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No comment ;)

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A new era is approaching —maybe it's already here.

And, I can argue that ChatGPT - you are using now - has more drawbacks than benefits.

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No matter how much you once dreamed of achieving something, eventually, it can start to feel boring. It’s not motivation, it’s just life thing.

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Back in 1950, Dr. Kurt Richter did an experiment with rats. He placed them in a container of water to see how long they could keep swimming before giving up. On average, they started to drown after about 15 minutes. But just before they gave up, he pulled them out and let them rest. Later, he put the same rats back into the water - and this time, they kept swimming for over 60 hours.

Well, it shows that support is a real game changer in this life. But why I started with this experiment?

In business too, I’ve come across many stories across the book where things worked out better only for those who had some form of support early on - whether it was backing from their family or a steady income from another job.

So, hope isn’t just a feeling — it’s fuel. With even a little support, we can go much farther than we ever imagined.

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USPs

In a crowded marketplace, your business needs to stand out amongst rivals in order to attract customers and clients. You should have your unique selling points (USPs) - such as higher quality, superior customer service, affordable price - to make sure that customers perceive their value.

But these all are just possibilities that can stand your business out. But you should beware of making price your USP, because low prices are often interpreted as low quality, and since you can be undercut by your rivals at any moment, you will not attract a loyal customer base.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Lately, I have noticed that all I write about is social problems - so much so that even my dreams are starting to feel like debates 😂.

Time for a change! For the next few days, I’m shifting the focus to business. Hope you won’t mind! But if it’s not your thing, feel free to mute and archive this channel ))

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Sometimes we even think that we should do this just because we are better than our competitors.

However, you should understand that quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. It is what the customer gets out of it.

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Do you need some motivation?

The only way to do great work is to love what you do…

Some people believe that it is not possible to love the job unless you are the owner. But you should not underestimate the hard work involved in running a business. Being your own boss is not as easy as you might think, since nobody tells you what to do and how much you should do. Plus, in the end of the day you need money to survive.

So be clear about your motivations. If you really want to start your own business, developing your idea in your spare time is a good way to start. Because, you know that even if you will fail, you wouldn’t regret. Otherwise, it is OK to work with others towards a common cause, because sense of belonging only comes from this.

P.s.: I will attach both pros and cons of running a business. If you are interested in, you can read.

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Your IELTS exam is tomorrow, and you got solid 5.0 from today’s mock. Meanwhile, your brain is singing:

Your IELTS exam is tomorrow, and you got solid 5.0 from today’s mock.

Meanwhile, your brain is singing:

Once a student asked from his teacher: “Ustoz nimaga hayot bunchalar qiyin…”

His teacher: “In english, please…”

POV: It can be understood only by those who studied IELTS once 😅

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It's not just my opinion. I had witnessed many cases. And yeterday, I had one more conversation with a multimillionaire whose truly big business has also started suffering because of these propaganded people - whom he referred to as "sheep".

It would be long story if i continue this...

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If I had the chance to change 1️⃣ thing in my country during Covid 19, the first thing I would do is ban all social media.

You may ask WHY?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media, especially TikTok, gained immense popularity. Many people become so addicted, spending hours consuming content without realizing its long-term effects. At first, I never thought this would impact our lives. Even whenever this topic came up in my IELTS classes, I confidently said, "It's okay if there are unintellegent people in society - because that just means we'll be the smartest ones with almost no competition".

But I was wrong.

I started to notice how this addiction was spreading, how more and more people around me—especially young children—were losing their ability just to think. They weren’t just spending time online; they were absorbing PROPAGANDA, losing touch with reality, and becoming incapable of reasoning for themselves. And the worst part? Their numbers were growing every day.

Now I realize that this isn't just an isolated issue - it's shaping future of an entire generation. And if things continue like this, I fear we will live in a society where:
- broken families become the norm
- workplaces become toxic and unproductive
- creativity dies
- dumb "insta blogers" spread their propaganda to our kids ( although i don't have one yet )

That’s why I hope to leave this country before I become surrounded by people who no longer think for themselves. If you live outside the capital, you might not fully understand what I mean. And it's not the topic which can be expressed with several words - if u can, try to avoid instagram, tiktok, etc... Instead go outside and relax with your pals if u just don't want to study.

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One day, I will also sing this song myself with the same view. I’m mentioning it here because clarifying goals helps achieve them more quickly.

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People sometimes ask me, "Don't you get bored with your job?"

Well… Being a developer can feel hell boring at times, especially when spending days in isolation with no interaction. But the excitement kicks in when engaging events come around!

Sometimes, I do feel like I miss out things, but when it comes to events in my field, it's a completely different story. Just two days ago, I participated in a hackathon, where people from all over the country gathered to share their ideas and collaborate. It was an unforgettable experience! I met so many talented and passionate individuals, made new friends, and got a lot of new ideas from them)

But the best part? By the end of the day, after all the fun and teamwork, you will have a chance to feel worthy. We won the award for "Best Product of the Hackathon". Definitely a day to remember with my grandchildren in the future ))

By the way, even though it might seem like they’re old friends, 95% of the faces in the pictures are completely new to me 😅

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Do you want to see how the world has changed over the years?

Here: link

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Laughter truly matters

Happiness has many ingredients, but one of the most important is smiling. Have you ever thought about what really strengthens your bond with friends and loved ones? I believe it's the moments you laugh together. Simply sharing similar thoughts doesn't create deep connections - it only forms mutual understandings, which can fade if your views change. However, making someone laugh isn't as easy as making a real friend.

I lately noticed workplaces, families, and study environments a lot where people seem unhappy. And I wonder - why? Maybe it's because there's not enough laughter. Well, yes... After all, the people around us shape our experiences. And, if you ask me : "What matters more - the journey or the destination?". I would answer it's the company. So choose to be around who make you smile.

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"A happy man is too satisfied with the present to dwell too much on the future..." - by Albert Einstein.

It may be hard to understand at first, but looking up its meaning helps you remember it better.

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Well, well, well...

Turns out, not everything is as smooth and effortless as it looks on Youtube - especially when cycling through the deserted areas of Uzbekistan. As you know, sometimes I tend to get overly optimistic after watching travel videos, and the idea of not trying such an adventure myself just wouldn't let me sleep.

So today, I decided to test my capability, but with a with a shorter ride (just 50-60 km) to avoid the risk of getting stranded in the middle of nowhere with only my bike. To further reduce the risk, I convinced some friends to join me because, well, I'd rather not end up as just a historical footnote while trying to write my own story 😅.

At around 5:15 AM, we started our journey. Believe it or not, within just 30 minutes, we were already questioning our life choices and seriously considering turning back to our peaceful Sunday life... But hey, if it's not tough, it's not memorable, right - said me who really broke after a while 😂.

So what made this ride so difficult? First, since we hadn't cycled for a long time, our muscles and, well our backsides, started to protest after just 20 km. Then, after burning through a lot of energy, dehydration started, making us crave food and water - except we were fasting, so that wasn't an option. To top it off, by the end, my legs were in so much pain that pedalling became impossible. We had no choice but to stop and rest.

But fun didn't end here. After a short nap, my body temperature dropped, and despite the warm weather, I started freezing. At that point, heading back home was only logical option. The problem? Home was still 55 km away 😂. And cycling back? Not happening. So, we did the only thing left - called a delivery service for our bicycles and took a bus for ourselves)

Not exactly fun, but definitely memorable!

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Sometimes you've just gotta have faith...

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Exactly five years ago today, all of Uzbekistan was shocked by the big news. Regardless of what it was, I felt happy at that moment because all university classes were canceled)

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Ex... I honestly don’t understand what’s wrong with this nation.

Many of my best friends know that I often criticize young females through my conversations. It was hard to explain why, but today I found another reason to bring up this topic.

P.S.: I'm not talking about all young females - there are many reasonable and respectful ones.

Well... As you know, I started working with an Uzbek audience through my dictionary app. Naturally, where there’s a service, there must be support. So, I provided a direct way for users to contact the development team without revealing identities in case of issues. People left questions and messages in the support section, but when I respond within 2–3 minutes, they suddenly start ignoring me.

And here's the interesting part—this doesn’t happen with boys, only with Uzbek girls. A small portion of them reply, but even then, they quickly delete the conversation afterward. I just want to shout: "Where’s the logic in this, ladies?"

I’m not flirting. I’m not using a fake male account. I’m not messaging for fun. I’m simply responding to the messages they left in the app with the official App account.

Again, I’m not generalizing—I have great female acquaintances as well.

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So many posts in one day… Don’t be surprised if this channel goes silent for the next few days. I’ve used up all my words in a single day 😂

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A few days ago, I came across one video on Instagram titled Niners in Uzbekistan. At first glance, one particular moment caught my attention - the order of the niners was incorrect. I clearly remember who earned the nine first, and it was Mr. Mukhammadali from my hometown, Bukhara.

Initially, I ignored this fact, thinking the list might not be in the order. But today, after reading some discussions on the Mr. Mukhammadali's channel, I realized this wasn't just a coincidence - it was a deliberate act of misinformation.

Unfortunately, in my country, it's not uncommon to see fabricated public officials take precedence over reality. Throughout my years in Tashkent, I’ve witnessed this kind of injustice many times — where interviews are given not to the truly intelligent, but to those with the right connections.

So, here’s my recognition to the real first niner—Mr. Mukhammadali.

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If you have some time, watch this...

Really, we often overthink - going over the same thoughts, even about the things that haven't happened yet. Sometimes about the things that only matter to us and no one else. And, we will end up being depressed.

Life should be about moments we'll cherish when we're older, not endless worries... By this, I didn't mean travelling. It can be any tiny things, but it should be different than everyday stuff.

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Vashee... looks like people are starting to loose their minds, I guess 😂

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Someone should experience this type of adventure in Uzbekistan.

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While watching a Youtube show, I came across this guy who shared a thought that makes a real sense for me.

Really, saying “yes” to new (sometimes strange as well) adventures allow us to create meaningful stories in our lives. After all, when we grow old and sit with our grandchildren ( though i don’t have one yet 😅), it won’t be the long hours of work and study that we remember - it will be the experiences we dared to embrace.

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Excited to share that we've reached our first 1,000 users! A huge thank to everyone who supported and believed in this product.

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Btw, Happy International Women's Day!

Since I can't send you real flowers, I'm showering you with unlimited digital flowers instead. 🌺💐✨ No watering required—you're welcome!

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Well, well, well...

It may not be Harvard or Stanford, but I’m still happy to share that I’ve been accepted to a university in Germany. It feels good to know that you’re still worth something.

But..., it’s disappointing to realize that even this opportunity isn’t enough to take you out of the country for now.

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I remember struggling to find certain phrases in dictionary apps and turning to Google for help. With LexiBoost, that won’t be a problem anymore! This app allows you to search for any word or even translate entire texts, making it easy to find the meaning you need. Although it doesn’t support every language just yet, it’s already on progress.

Plus, I sincerely apologize to iPhone users. Since I wasn’t able to attract sponsors or secure funding, the development process took longer than expected, and the iOS version is still in progress. I truly appreciate your patience and support!

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A year ago, I started learning English—it was tough just because of my fish memory. I just hated learning vocabulary. Every method felt boring or useless.

So, I built my own solution—LexiBoost.

After countless hours of development, I created the vocabulary-learning app I always needed. Along the way, I earned my IELTS certificate and truly understood the struggles of other learners. That’s why LexiBoost is different:

✅ 100% free—no ads, no hidden costs.
✅ Smart learning vocabulary system that actually works.
✅ Real-life pronunciation with British & American speakers (based on my lovely teacher's advice - Youglish).
✅ Advanced text translation with smart phrase extraction (with its meanings in any language).
✅ Offline English-Uzbek dictionary for beginners, plus a professional English-English & English-Russian dictionary with detailed definitions for advanced learners.

Now, I want others to benefit too. Download LexiBoost on Google Play and let me know what you think! (even if it is on my DM) 🚀

I always thought getting scammed by hackers was something that happened to careless people. Whenever I heard about someone losing money to an online scam, I couldn’t help but think, How could they be so stupid? To me, the tricks hackers used were always obvious, and I never worried about falling for one.

But this morning, I woke up to an email saying, “Your money (≈ $45) has been successfully transferred.”

I blinked a few times, trying to make sense of it. What? I don’t consume alcoholic products, so I definitely recall not making any transactions last night. My heart started pounding as I opened my laptop, hoping it was some kind of mistake. But no—the money was gone.

I went through all my recent activity, searching for an explanation. And then, it hit me. One website. Just one site I had visited was enough for hackers to steal from me.

It was my first time actually losing money, but not my first time getting hacked. I always believed that every attack made people smarter, more careful. I used to think, At least they’ll learn their lesson and avoid it next time. But the truth is, hackers are learning too. They’re getting smarter, adapting, always one step ahead.

And now, I know one thing for sure: if you use digital products, no matter how careful you are, sooner or later, you might get hacked too.

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Vashee… I dunno when did I start getting old?

Lately, at random seminars, random people and organizers keep coming up to me and starting conversation with, “aka…”. And every time I’m surprised. Maybe because deep inside, I still feel 18. At first, I want to say them “ebe, I am not that old” - until I realize… I am actually older than them…

Anyway no idea how did I start aging so fast?

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Which means…

Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m living two different lives. And honestly, I don’t even know why.

For the third morning, I woke up in a rush, thinking I’m late for my IELTS course. Everything in my dreams feels so real that I feel like I’m back in my student life, surrounded by familiar faces, routines, and that old sense of purpose. But then I wake up and remember… I’m 600 km and three months away from that life.

Maybe I just missed those moments, but anyway sometimes reality hurts. Now, I have to keep living my quiet simple life in this big city with no responsibilities at all.

Still, at least in my dreams, I get to go back — if only for a little while.

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