160 Days of Problem Solving: My DSA Journey

I recently started the 160 Days of Problem Solving Challenge by GeeksforGeeks — a commitment to sharpen my skills in Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) through consistent practice. The idea is simple: solve one problem every day, for 160 days straight.

What started as a challenge for a t-shirt turned into something much more valuable. The daily habit of solving problems has helped me think more clearly, break down logic better, and grow in confidence with various core concepts.

Each day, I learn something new — sometimes it's a concept I've never touched before, other times it's a new way to optimize a familiar problem. The consistency builds momentum. And what's even more interesting is how these small daily efforts are stacking up to make a big difference. And to ensure consitency and accountability, we have to post about the problem on either LinkedIn or X everyday (I post on X).

It’s not about the prize anymore. It’s about staying accountable, building a problem-solving mindset, and enjoying the grind. Some days are hard, some problems feel impossible, but showing up every day — that’s where the growth happens.

I'll continue documenting my learnings and experiences here. Let’s see where this challenge takes me.

Stay consistent, stay curious.