In this episode, Aman and Aadil break down how Aadil landed three $200K-plus AI engineering offers in just 60 days — and what the job search really looks like at the top end of tech. They dive into why startups often beat Big Tech early in your career, the broken incentives of the CS industrial complex, and why so many CS grads still struggle to get hired.
They also explore the deeper philosophy behind their approach: progressive overload applied beyond the gym, the truth about genetics vs effort, and why a results-focused mindset matters whether you’re lifting, learning, or interviewing.
A grounded look at high-performance careers, deliberate strategy, and the systems that actually move your life forward.
Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir
Aman's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Job Search Results
00:44 Getting 3 Offers from Top AI Companies
02:14 Which Companies Made Offers
03:39 Why Startups Beat Big Tech Early
06:51 Google vs AI Startups Compensation
12:38 The CS Industrial Complex Problem
17:37 Why Most CS Grads Struggle
22:24 Progressive Overloading Beyond Career
24:41 DEXA Scan Results After 5 Years
32:01 Genetics vs Effort in Lifting
40:08 Mind Muscle Connection Matters