I’m Dilip Thakali — 34 years old, based in the UK, on a mission to transform my life from the ground up.

THE REAL STORY

After completing my MSc in Engineering Management in the UK, I found myself in an unexpected place: working 12-hour night shifts to maintain my visa sponsorship.

Not the path I envisioned with an engineering degree, but it’s where I am.

And I decided to make the most of it.

WHAT CHANGED

In 2021, I weighed 106kg. Exhausted. Stuck. Working night shifts. No clear path forward.

I decided enough was enough.

I quit smoking. Started working out at home. Made small dietary changes. The weight started dropping.

Four years later: 77kg. Still working night shifts, but also learning data analytics, building skills, investing what I can, and documenting the entire journey publicly.

WHAT I’M DOING NOW

→ Working 12-hour night shifts (paying bills, maintaining visa)
→ Learning data analytics and technical skills (building future career)
→ Staying fit (lost 31kg, keeping it off)
→ Investing (£10K portfolio and growing)
→ Creating content (YouTube, this blog)

WHY I SHARE

Too many people work jobs they hate, dreaming of “someday.”

I’m done waiting. This website and my YouTube channel document the unglamorous, real process of building a better life while working exhausting hours.

No highlight reel. No overnight success stories. Just consistent progress.

WHERE I’M GOING

12 months from now: Different career, better income, more options.

The exact path isn’t clear yet — could be data analytics, healthcare analytics, leveraging my engineering background, or something else entirely.

But I’m figuring it out in public, one day at a time.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE

This website is where I share:

– Long-form content that doesn’t fit in YouTube videos
– Detailed guides and lessons learned
– Resources and tools I wish I had
– Honest updates on what’s working (and what’s not)

If you’re stuck in a tough job but refuse to give up on your goals, you’ll find value here.

Let’s build something better together.

CONNECT

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DilipThakali07
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfcraftedlife2025
📧 Email: dilipthakali2025@gmail.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilip-thakali07/