As I spent more time online, I became increasingly interested in how websites were built.
A lot of websites looked outdated or poorly designed, and I kept thinking:
“Why can’t this look better?”
That curiosity pushed me into learning HTML and CSS.
Most of my early learning process was messy:
- experimenting
- breaking layouts
- fixing mistakes
- testing random ideas
- staying up late trying to understand code
But I genuinely enjoyed the process.
One of my first paid projects was a homepage design worth just a few dollars.
Financially, it wasn’t meaningful.
But mentally, it changed everything.
It gave me confidence that maybe I could actually build something real from these skills.
Starting UnikBrushes
Another major milestone was starting UnikBrushes.
At first, it was just a small freelance setup where I worked on:
- logos
- banners
- websites
- graphics
- small business projects
Over time, things slowly evolved.
I started learning beyond design and development and became deeply interested in:
- SEO
- branding
- marketing
- conversion systems
- user experience
- business growth
That shift completely changed my perspective.
I stopped seeing projects as isolated tasks and started looking at them as connected growth systems.
That idea later became one of the biggest foundations behind how I built UnikBrushes.
Learning Through Failure
Not every project worked.
I tried things that failed.
I underpriced myself.
I spent time building ideas that went nowhere.
At one point, I even tried creating my own PTC platform, which didn’t work out.
But honestly, I think failure taught me more than success ever did.
Those experiences forced me to:
- adapt
- learn faster
- stay patient
- focus on long-term growth instead of quick wins
Looking back now, I realize many of the setbacks were actually shaping my thinking more than the successful moments.
The Pandemic Phase
The COVID period became another major turning point for me.
While a lot of things around the world slowed down, I used that phase to learn aggressively and expand my skills.
I spent more time improving in:
- WordPress development
- SEO
- e-commerce
- digital marketing
- systems thinking
- automation
That period helped me move beyond just being “a designer” or “a developer.”
It pushed me toward becoming more strategy-focused.
I became more interested in helping businesses grow as a whole rather than simply delivering projects.
Entering the Corporate World
Another important phase was stepping into the corporate environment.
Working with a US-based company exposed me to:
- larger workflows
- team collaboration
- leadership responsibilities
- structured systems
- high-level execution
It expanded my perspective a lot.
I started understanding how scaling works inside growing companies and how important communication, systems, and operations are alongside technical skills.
That experience also helped me mature professionally.
Co-Founding LearnyHive
Co-founding LearnyHive was another milestone that shaped me differently.
It wasn’t just about technology anymore.
It was about:
- leadership
- product thinking
- team management
- long-term execution
- building something that genuinely helps people
Seeing students use the platform and benefit from it made the work feel much more meaningful.
That experience taught me that impact matters more than simply building things for the sake of building them.
What I’ve Learned So Far
If there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s that careers are rarely built through one perfect moment.
Most growth happens quietly.
Through:
- consistency
- curiosity
- experimentation
- failure
- repetition
- adaptation
A lot of the important moments in my journey didn’t feel important while they were happening.
But looking back now, I can clearly see how each phase slowly shaped the next one.
And honestly, I still feel like I’m only at the beginning of a much bigger journey.
