This or That?

Unexpected turnarounds is a part of life

December 04, 2023

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That's exactly where I found myself this week. It's a draining spot to be in, where every decision feels like a dead end. But hey, we all hit these patches, right?

Even with the tough stuff, there were fun moments. My new chair (link) from Cellbell is awesome and super comfortable.

Hey there! I'm Anirudh Panda, and this is my newsletter where I spill the beans on my life and work adventures. Join me for a chat about life, my latest projects, and some creative ideas I can't wait to share!

Basically, I am going to rant about my life here.

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2 Weeks in Review

Personal Highlights:

I was really busy with work. You know how it is – lots of things to do every day. But I tried my best to go to the gym often. It feels good to be back and train those muscles.

Oh, and I watched this movie called "Animal" with my friends. To be honest, I couldn't really get the point of the movie. It was one of those times where you watch something and end up wondering why it was even made. But still, hanging out with friends is always fun, no matter the movie.

Now, let me tell you about the highlight of my last 14 days – my friend's cousin's wedding baarat. It was an absolute blast! We danced like there was no tomorrow, head banging to the beat, laughing, and just having the time of our lives. The baarati feast was something else – every dish was a so tasty, and I probably ate more than I should have (but who can resist, right?).

Professional Highlights:

Hectic week at work but fulfilling at the same time. Learned a lot of things this week. Some of them include:

  • Revamping Strategies: Explored methods to revamp content based on metrics like Open Rates and Click Through Rates (CTR).

  • Successful Revamp: Achieved a remarkable 40%+ Open Rate for a client's newsletter, surpassing the industry standard of 17-20%.

  • Product Case Study: This is painful yet i learned how to breakdown a product case study.

  • Personalized Content Creation: Learned techniques to make content more personalized and engaging for the audience.

  • Custom GPTs: Made one and it worked like a charm.

A Peek into What's Brewing

  1. Currently dealing with a crisis, more details will be shared in the upcoming newsletter.

  2. Delighted to offer a sneak peek of the "personal website" as promised!

  3. Milestone Achievements:

    1. Surpassed 120 subscribers on Substack.

    2. First newsletter received over 900 views and an impressive 57% Open Rate!

Choose the story

In the upcoming newsletter, I aim to introduce a fresh segment called "storytime."

Recent Jams: Top 3 from the Past 14 Days

Here's what I've been listening to a lot lately:

2 weeks gone like 2 seconds. See you in the next one :)