My Life's Journey
My Life's Journey
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2025 (Present)
I Remain a Learner
Today, I am 28 years old. Whenever I look back on my life’s journey, I come to understand myself a little better. In the past, I never expected to gain life experience outside the specific disciplines I studied at university. My academic background was entirely focused on marketing management, business, and economics. To this day, I apply that knowledge in my parents' business within the textile and garment industry, specifically utilizing an on-demand fashion business model (visit www.istanamode.id for details). For the past 10 years, digital marketing has been an integral part of my daily routine, combining the theoretical knowledge I gained on campus with practical skills learned in the real world.
Over the last 9 years, by the will of Allah, I have had the opportunity to explore life beyond these academic boundaries. I have taken on roles across several different disciplines, not merely studying the theory, but practicing and absorbing the knowledge firsthand. I never specifically planned or prepared to master these various fields, rather, the path unfolded naturally.
Eventually, I began to realize that I was able to do all of this because of Allah. He granted me a profound sense of curiosity. While it may sound subjective for me to say so, I really feel it. I do not expect others to simply take my word for it. Only those closest to me, who know me best, can truly testify it.
Learning and understanding these diverse fields has allowed me to become highly adaptive. I can interact and communicate fluidly with anyone, regardless of their background. Whether in casual conversation or deep discussion, the dialogue is always productive and constructive, even when my counterparts come from vastly different fields. It makes me feel increasingly humble and insignificant before Allah. Any ability I have is solely due to His strength, His power, and His greatness. I navigate life through trial and error, and I wish to apologize daily for my shortcomings, constantly seeking forgiveness from Allah, the Most Forgiving and Most Merciful. I offer my highest praise and gratitude to Allah for allowing me the opportunity, to this day, to live my life as a learner.
2019
Living with Refugees
At the age of 22, I lived alongside asylum seekers in Jakarta. While they lived in a state of uncertainty, I wanted to understand how refugees survive and to see the world directly from their perspective. Spending three months with these friends allowed me to find deeper meaning in life and broadened my perspective on humanity.
2018
Campaigning for the Indonesian Presidency
At the age of 21, I became part of the National Campaign Team for Prabowo Subianto and Sandiaga Uno during the 2019 Presidential Election. I dedicated eight months to the core team in Jakarta, serving as a data analyst and monitoring staff for campaign activities. I also worked on the finance team, assisting in the preparation of the National Campaign Fund Report.
2017
Supporting an Independent Regional Candidate
At the age of 20, I joined a volunteer team to support Harryadin Mahardika and Arief Rahman, an independent (non-political party) ticket running for Mayor and Vice Mayor of Madiun city in the 2018 Regional Elections. I dedicated a year and a half to this process, helping collect 16,725 Government ID (KTP) endorsements from citizens (volunteers & supporters) via the "Kita Mahardika" mobile app, eventually securing 35,352 electoral votes from people hoping for a better Madiun city.
2016
Life Abroad as a Minority
At the age of 19, I conducted research on International Marketing in Tokyo, Japan. I studied the smartphone industry and the marketing strategies of major corporations like Apple, Samsung, and Sony. My time in Tokyo provided extraordinary life experience, particularly living as a minority given the very small Muslim population in Japan.
2015
Founding a Digital Startup
At the age of 18, four friends and I founded TaniHub, an online marketplace for agricultural products that connects local farmers directly with consumers. We built TaniHub with a shared vision: "Prosperous Farmers, Self-Sufficient Indonesia."
Publication: https://mediaindonesia.com/ekonomi/8049/startup-makin-berjaya (Archive)
2015
Attending a Global Tech Conference
At the age of 18, I attended the Google Developer Summit in Indonesia. This annual conference brings together app developers to discuss the latest innovations in technology.
2013
Entering University
At the age of 16, I was accepted into the University of Indonesia (UI). I enrolled in the Faculty of Economics and Business, majoring in Management with a specialization in Marketing Management.
2011
Senior High School
At the age of 14, I was accepted into SMA Negeri 2 Madiun, where I entered the Accelerated Program (completing senior high school in 2 years).
2009
Junior High School
At the age of 12, I was accepted into SMP Negeri 1 Madiun, also entering the Accelerated Program (completing junior high school in 2 years).
2003
Elementary School
At the age of 6, I was accepted into MI Islamiyah Madiun. In the second grade, I transferred to SD Negeri 01 Klegen Madiun.
2001
Kindergarten
At the age of 4, I entered RA Al-Irsyad Madiun. I attended kindergarten for two years, completing both the Level A and Level B levels.
2000
My Sister is Born
My small family grew with the birth of my younger sister, Adinda Putri Wahyuningtyas, born in Madiun on June 23, 2000. There is a three-year age gap between us. You can read her writing at www.adindaputri.com. My mother is Titik Sugiharti (born in Madiun, January 7, 1971), we share the exact same birthday. My father is Sugihartono (born in Magetan, September 10, 1963). I have lived with my parents in Madiun city since childhood.
1997
My Arrival into the World
I was born in Madiun, a city in the westernmost region of East Java, Indonesia. I was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1997. In the Hijri (Islamic) calendar, this coincides with 27 Sha'ban 1417 H, and in the Javanese calendar, Selasa Pahing, 27 Ruwah 1929. I was born at 7:30 PM at Panti Bahagia Hospital Madiun (now known as Santa Clara Hospital).