This is for the man of the moment, who with his sheer grit and determination, accomplished what most people don't even think about once they get married and have kids.
So it started in 2002 when a small-town boy dreamt to get into the IITs. Unfortunately, it didn't materialize: having missed it by a whisker. Since 2005, I have seen a rage in his eyes of not being able to live up to his potential and the ambition of the young boy was to be part of a premier institution, be amongst the top talent in this country, and in a way make most of his talent and do something big in life.
जब तक न सफल हो, नींद चैन को त्यागो तुम, संघर्ष का मैदान छोड़ कर मत भागो तुम।
Unlike most of us who carry the baggage of failure upon us, he tried, tried, and tried hard.
आख़िर उसकी मेहनत बेकार नहीं होती, कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती।
Fast forward to 2021, when life had something big in store for him. When all of us were settled and binge-watching, he accomplished his dream to be part of India's premier institutions and got into IIM Calcutta.
मिलते नहीं सहज ही मोती गहरे पानी में, बढ़ता दुगना उत्साह इसी हैरानी में।
Normally, people just dream of something and once they get it they seldom care about it. But this guy made the most of the opportunity he got and ensured he lived every moment fully up to his potential.
That he has been bestowed with the prestigious Arvind Kumar Memorial Award nominated by a thumping majority of his batchmates is a testament to his potential, exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, and a leader in him.
All these years we have read and heard inspirational stories of how people startup at 50 or make big at a very young age. Here we have someone amongst us, who we know very well and will act as an inspiration for our kids and all of us.
Most of us including me have settled in life for whatever we got, but his relentless efforts and indomitable spirit have led him to relinquish a life of comfort and pleasure to pursue unconventional paths in life.
So whenever you feel like giving up or feel that you are settled or it's too late, think of this guy and get going to pursue your dreams!
Wish you luck, and in all humility take a bow, my friend!
