If 2025 taught me anything, it's this:
I don't need motivation.
I need direction.
I've already proven I can show up, survive chaos, and still deliver.
Now it's time to refine, sharpen, and dominate.
2026 isn't about "trying things out."
It's about becoming undeniable.
The Mindset Going In
I'm no longer building potential.
I'm building leverage.
Every goal this year answers one question:
Does this move me closer to being a world-class engineer?
If the answer is no — it doesn't make the list.
1️⃣ Typing: From Fast to Effortless
| Metric | Current | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Typing Speed | 120 WPM | 150 WPM |
This isn't vanity.
Speed equals:
- Faster thinking-to-code translation
- Less friction during interviews
- Better flow during deep work
Typing should disappear into the background.
My hands should keep up with my mind — effortlessly.
2️⃣ Become an Advanced Software Engineer (For Real)
Not "framework-hopping."
Not "tutorial-certified."
Real mastery means:
- Clean architecture
- Scalable system design
- Readable, maintainable code
- Knowing why patterns exist, not just how to use them
- Writing code that other engineers respect
2026 Focus Areas:
- Best practices
- Trade-offs
- Performance vs readability
- Systems thinking
I'm done being "good."
I want to be trusted.
3️⃣ Competitive Programming: Enter the Upper Room
Goals:
| Platform | Target |
|---|---|
| Codeforces | Expert Rating |
| LeetCode | Top 5% (Globally) |
This isn't just about algorithms.
Competitive programming trains:
- Precision under pressure
- Pattern recognition
- Mental stamina
- Problem decomposition at speed
I want hard problems to feel familiar.
I want interviews to feel like practice — not fear.
4️⃣ Master Advanced AI Concepts
AI is no longer optional.
2026 Focus:
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
- LangChain and orchestration frameworks
- Prompt engineering + system-level thinking
- Understanding limitations, not just capabilities
Not "AI hype."
AI literacy that actually ships products.
5️⃣ Projects That Mean Something
Projects this year won't be demos.
They'll be statements.
Core Focus:
| Project | Type |
|---|---|
| Enzypher | Keep evolving |
| Python Library | Publish to PyPI |
| Custom Programming Language | For Systems Equation |
These projects aren't for clout.
They're proof of:
- Depth
- Original thinking
- Engineering maturity
6️⃣ Career: Global or Nothing
Goals:
- Bag an international internship
- Start working in a local or international tech company that pays
No unpaid grind.
No "exposure."
Skill deserves compensation.
I'm done preparing in silence — it's time to convert skill into opportunity.
📊 How I'm Measuring Success
2026 will be a success if:
- ✅ My skills feel sharp, not scattered
- ✅ I can walk into interviews with calm confidence
- ✅ My projects speak louder than my CV
- ✅ I'm earning from my craft
- ✅ I respect the engineer I'm becoming
💭 Final Note to Myself
No more underestimating yourself.
You've survived:
- ❌ Rejection
- 💔 Loss
- 🔌 Disconnection
- ⚡ Pressure
And you still leveled up.
2026 isn't about proving people wrong.
It's about becoming who you already know you can be.
No noise.
No rush.
Just execution.
— Zigla City 🖤
• Author: ZiglaCity