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Turning Setbacks into Strengths
My journey of failures
Life has not always been easy for me. I have faced countless failures in my journey, both big and small. Each one felt like a heavy stone, weighing me down, but these experiences have shaped who I am today.
From a young age, I struggled with English writing. Throughout my school and college days, my writing was terrible. I remember the red marks on my papers, the comments from teachers, and the low grades I received. Each assignment felt like a mountain I couldn’t climb. My grammar was weak, my vocabulary limited, and my sentences awkward. It was a constant source of embarrassment and frustration, and I doubted if I would ever be able to write well.
But that wasn’t the only setback. I also failed to crack the JEE exams, one of the most competitive exams in India. I had prepared for months, burning the midnight oil, but when the results came out, I was not on the list. I was heartbroken. All my hard work seemed wasted, and I couldn’t help but question my worth.
The disappointments didn’t stop there. I later applied to some of the top business schools in India, including IIMA and ISB, but was rejected by both. Watching my peers celebrate their acceptances while I was left…
