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Middle Class, Mighty Dreams: Building Wealth from Within When You Feel Behind Introduction: The Silent Struggle of the Middle Class We live in a world where hard work no longer guarantees success. You go to school. You get the degree. You land the job. You do everything society asks—and yet, that dream house, those vacations, and the financial freedom still feel distant. Welcome to the paradox of the modern middle class—overworked, underpaid, and quietly overwhelmed. I remember when I felt the same pressure. I was doing everything "right" but could not shake the feeling that I was falling behind. The turning point came when I realized: wealth is not only measured in money—it is built with a mindset. Let us uncover how you can thrive—even when the world says you are “not rich enough.” 1. Redefine Wealth: It is More Than Money What if you could be rich—before you are wealthy? True wealth is not just about money. It is about: Time to spend with family Freedom t...

  "When It Rains in Mumbai: Life Lessons from the Sky" By Lalit Kaushik | Thrive with Kaushik Mumbai rains. The very sound of it paints a picture in your mind. Streets overflowing, umbrellas colliding in local trains, chai brewing at roadside stalls, the scent of wet earth, and a sky that cries, not in weakness, but in relentless power. Mumbai rains are not just weather—they are an emotion. A phenomenon that brings the city to a crawl and yet teaches it to rise every single day. In these monsoons, there is a message. If you pause and listen, the rain will whisper secrets of resilience, patience, and power. And today, I want to decode that for you. Because Mumbai does not stop when it rains. And neither should you. 1. “The Flood Never Asks If You’re Ready” Every year, when the clouds burst open over Mumbai, the city is caught off guard. No matter how many warnings are issued, how many drainage systems are cleaned, the flood comes. It doesn't ask permission. It j...