Crafting Intentional Individual Development Plan

A year ago, I embarked on an ambitious autodidactic journey into AiPL (Artificial Intelligence & Product Leadership). Despite my initial enthusiasm and meticulous planning, life had other ideas, and I had to pause to address more pressing matters.

As 2025 dawned, I rekindled my AiPL quest with a fresh perspective. Instead of going it alone, I embraced the wealth of resources at my disposal. I've been immersing myself in Salesforce top-tier leadership courses, diving into managerial lessons, and curating my own book club focused on AI, Management, and Leadership (my AI & ML).

This year, I've crafted an intentional Individual Development Plan (IDP) to delve deeper into these areas. My weekly ritual now includes penning an essay on my learnings and curiosities - six essays in, and I'm relishing every moment of being a perpetual student.

My investment in knowledge has literally increased - my book budget is up by 100k INR. The impact? Nothing short of phenomenal. The stack of books by my side is a testament to my commitment, with the last one being my nightly companion 😉 (a true pillow). It's a win-win: either I gain knowledge or I catch up on sleep!

This journey has reinforced a truth I've always believed in: being an evergreen learner is the key to unlocking our full potential. As I continue to grow, I'm excited to see how these insights will shape my work and life.

What's your take on continuous learning? I'd love to hear about your own growth journey!