"The "Other Planet" Person Who Shaped My Journey"

A Chance Connection That Changed Everything During the lockdown, like many others, I found myself spending a lot of time online. As an 11th-grade student, I was mostly using online games and social media. One day, I decided to open a new Instagram account and randomly started following people. That's when I stumbled upon this "brother" profile. His posts immediately stood out. They were incredibly diverse – a unique mix of funny dark humor memes, lockdown cooking stories, beautiful nature photography, and sports-related content. Intrigued, I randomly sent him a friend request, and we started chatting, sharing memes, and just talking on Instagram. A World of New Knowledge As months went by, I realized this person was unlike anyone I had ever met. He began teaching me about so many real-life topics habits for success, fitness, wealth-building through books, European football, general knowledge, and even deep dives into web series like Game of Thrones and Money Heist. His knowledge was vast and truly eye-opening, completely transforming my perspective. He was the one who introduced me to the world of football. I remember the day he gave me my first football jersey – a Messi PSG jersey. My school friends never invited me on trips, but this brother would always message me whenever he was going to a new place and pick me up. With him, I explored so many new places, went trekking, and tasted different foods. My weekends became brighter as we'd watch Premier League football together. Sometimes, I truly thought he was from another planet because of his incredible intelligence. Embracing Web3 and Beyond His mentorship didn't stop there. He introduced me to the world of crypto, DeFi, and everything related to Web3. It was a whole new universe of learning. He even helped me out by funding my airdrop gas fees multiple times, showing incredible generosity and support.He's one of the most consistent and knowledgeable people I know, and an exceptional football player – a top-level center-back, unfortunately, born in India where his talent might not be as widely recognized. Now, every week, I make it a point to visit him for a day, and we spend hours discussing crypto, life, and football. Meeting him was a pivotal moment in my life. He didn't just share knowledge; he opened up a whole new world of opportunities and experiences that I never knew existed.