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Ngugi's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. He embarked on a 10-year adventure in India, where he honed his skills and expertise while working for IBM and even founded a startup. But that wasn't the end of his story. Ngugi's thirst for enlightenment led him to the Himalayas, where he lived as a monk, embracing a life of simplicity and introspection.