In the journey of life, failures are not stumbling blocks but stepping stones to success. I want to share some of my earliest and most important failures. My school life serves as a testament to the transformative power of setbacks, showcasing how an encouraging school environment and the courage to face failures can lead to the biggest victories.

Language as a Gateway: Coming from a Hindi medium school, I immersed myself in great literature to bridge the language gap. This not only enriched my vocabulary but also broadened my intellectual horizon. Failures became opportunities for linguistic and intellectual growth, laying the foundation for future triumphs. Reading became an obsession and felt similar to peering into minds more brilliant and inspiring than anyone I could have hoped to meet in person.

The Art of Reflection: With a lack of remarkable hobbies, I found solace in introspection. Embracing the void of hobbies allowed me ample time to reflect, fostering a deeper understanding of myself. Failures, in this context, were the canvas upon which I painted a more profound sense of self-awareness. Today, my biggest strength is a complete understanding of and commitment to my internal value system.

Turning Lack of Skill into Opportunities: Struggling in football, my captain's encouragement led me to explore long-distance running. This unexpected shift transformed my inadequacy into an asset, making me the fastest cross-country runner in school. It exemplifies how a supportive environment can guide individuals to discover hidden talents amidst failures.

Conquering Academic Challenges: Disliking numerical practice in mathematics and physics, I delved into understanding the processes deeply to compensate for rapid regurgitation. This translated into an enthusiastic pursuit of engineering. Failing to secure a spot in IIT redirected me to a top-tier engineering school globally. The engineering program at Purdue University made me a highly functional and rational thinker which paved the way for many innovations in business processes and products.

Unveiling the Power of Presentation: Lacking confidence on stage initially, my reluctance to join school productions turned into a valuable safeguard against conformity. Instead I had to rely on truthful and organic presentations instead of memorized and impersonal delivery, making my pitches among the most popular. Failures in early stage performances laid the groundwork for later successes in inter personal communication.

"Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. Failures are the exams that shape our thinking." – Albert Einstein

Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. In conclusion, my journey exemplifies how failures, when embraced with courage and nurtured in an encouraging environment, pave the way for unparalleled triumphs.

Parents, take heed: let your children fail, for in those moments lie the seeds of growth and resilience. Celebrate the process of development through triumphs and failures alike, and watch as your children build resilience into fuel for their greatest victories.

- From the Director's Desk