From the time we’re young, life feels like a race around numbers. First, it’s about marks and ranks. Everyone you meet asks, “How much did you score?” Then, when you begin working, the focus shifts to your salary. “How much do you earn? How many properties do you own? What’s in your bank account?”

As you step into your 20s and 30s, it becomes about marriage and children. And now, in the age of social media, it’s about followers, likes, and views. Numbers, numbers, numbers. They seem to define our worth, our success, and even our happiness.

But let’s pause for a moment. Do these numbers really reflect who you are? Can marks show your passion? Can money measure your kindness or integrity? Do views tell your story?

We know that it’s possible to cheat and still score well. People can take unethical shortcuts to make money. Some go viral online not for what they create, but by mocking others or crossing boundaries. Big numbers, but at what cost?

So, let me ask: Is it okay to have fewer marks? To earn less? To not have children? To live a life that doesn’t look “big” from the outside? Yes, it is. Because what truly matters is how you live your life. Are you meeting your challenges with strength? Are you taking care of your mental and physical well-being? Are you adding value to others’ lives?

 Life is a journey of meaning, resilience, and connection. Life isn’t just a number game.

Are your current goals driven by meaning, or by the pressure of numbers?