"Success is not fame or fortune;
it is picking up that burden and keep on walking and not letting the pain trip
you up." - Maya Angelou
Young people in India are inspired by
great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Nethaji Subhas Chandra
Bose and Bhagat Singh to name a few. Some of them are inspired by APJ Abdul
Kalam who rose from humble origins despite facing several hardships and
failures. It is great to note that some of the Indian youth identify themselves
with Kalam and want to become like him. However, they aspire to achieve
greatness easily and quickly which is not a healthy sign. They must understand the fact that it is not
easy to become like Kalam because Kalam did not achieve success overnight. He
worked hard for many years as a scientist. He faced many failures as a
scientist and encountered innumerable challenges in his profession. Since he was passionate to science and
technology, he persevered when odds were stacked against him. Govt of India recognized his contribution to
the nation and elevated him as the President of India. He was admired unlike
other Indian former presidents who remained as mere ceremonial heads. Kalam
walked his talk and inspired millions of Indian youth. Gradually he gained
acceptance and is revered by many Indians in India especially by Indian youth.
Work
Hard to be Worthy of Recognition
Lynda Graton of London Business School
once remarked, “Gen Y has three paradoxes: short-term focus, but equally
committed; tech savvy, but values face-to-face interaction; and craves
recognition, but not necessarily more trophies.” Indian youth must understand
these three paradoxes. They must realize the struggles and sacrifices made by
several Indian leaders. It was not a cakewalk for these leaders to rise to the
tipping point. Some of the leaders who struggled and sacrificed died as unsung
heroes because all leaders don’t hit the limelight. Therefore, Indian youth
must understand the pain and sacrifices made by these leaders to come up to top
level. They must also work hard like these leaders with patience and perseverance
without looking for any rewards. When they look for recognition, they may not
be able to earn it. In contrast, when they work for satisfaction they will be
able to earn recognition as a byproduct. Even if there is no recognition, they
will earn satisfaction as they contributed their best for themselves and
others.
Create
a Space for Yourself
Currently there is a cut-throat
competition in the world. Most of the Indian youth are intelligent with
innumerable opportunities. To stand out from others, they must be able to
identify the unexplored areas and work on them relentlessly and consistently.
They must create a space for themselves by exploring the niche areas. It leads
to carving an identity for themselves. They must consistently invest their efforts
in the same area throughout their lives to excel as experts and thought
leaders. In the long run, they excel as international thought leaders and
celebrities. This journey requires lots of patience and perseverance. They must do research regularly to identify
the unexplored areas that have a huge potential in the long run. They must be
ready to sacrifice their personal time and struggle very hard to make a mark
for themselves. Above all, they must be willing to make a difference in the
lives of others.
Conclusion
To summarize, identify the unexplored
areas through research and work on them to create a space for yourself in this world.
Invest your efforts consistently with a broad vision. Don’t take setbacks and
failures personally. Learn lessons from
failures and move forward aggressively. Over a period of time, you will excel
as an international celebrity thus providing meaning to your life.
"We can secure other people's
approval, if we do it right and try hard; but our own is worth a hundred of
it." -- Mark Twain
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