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YOUR MARKS ARE MERE NUMBERS: INDEEP BAKSHI
HIS INITIAL STRUGGLE
I wanted to be an architect. While I was yet to receive formal education on it, I used to travel to Gurgaon and learn from new buildings coming up there. I studied their structures, design and initially worked free of charge to gain experience.
My first break took a while, since I didn’t wanted to work under someone and get a mere salary. I designed about 20 villas and whatever I had earned, I gave it to my parents for they believed in me. Music was always an interest, but I had never decided to take it up as a career. Making that shift and turning my passion into profession was the best decision I’ve ever made. Like every successful person, even I had to face obstacles. But my focus on the goal along with the unconditional support of my parents got me where I am today.
#LOOKBEYOND MARKS
The biggest problem with our society, specifically with parents, is that they concentrate solely on their children’s scores. From who’s kid is scoring better, who got into which college to who spent how much on tuition, parents have become more competitive than their children. But, have they ever asked their children where their interest lies? Even with hobbies, most kids pursue them because their parents want them to. We are creating a generation of rote learners, who are high scoring literates but not educated individuals. I want to urge everyone to look #BeyondMarks, and realise that numbers do not dictate your success.
IF NOT AN ACTOR, WHAT WOULD YOU BE:
AN ARCHITECT
#SHAREYOUR MARKS
I shared my board marks with you, and have always done that without shame, and you shouldn’t be ashamed too. People will always try to compare. Even if you score 99, there’ll be someone who will come up with a 100. Be proud of whatever you have score for you’ve given your best make your next move towards success.
DEALING WITH FAILURE
Failure shouldn’t be treated as the end of everything, as it’s just another step towards success. Learn from your mistakes and move towards your goal. If you are hardworking, dedicated and have your family’s support, you can turn any dream into a reality.