ADITYA BIRLA GROUP-A DESERVED LEADER. IIM SIRMAUR

THE ULTIMATE MEASURE OF A MAN IS NOT WHERE HE STANDS IN MOMENTS OF COMFORT BUT IN MOMENTS OF CHALLENGE”- MARTIN LUTHER KING

It was in my 10^th standard that I faced my first challenge that life had thrown at me. It was only a week before the board exams when I fell ill with a severe stomach. The doctor I consulted suggested scanning after the preliminary examination. After careful observation he informed that the pain was because of APPENDICITIS and I have to undergo immediate surgery. Me and my father were shell shocked and were in a dilemma. Being a  middle-class family, education was given the utmost priority and ssc exams were the moment my parents were waiting for so long. I had the surgery later that night. Next day was complete bed rest and the day after with my eyes full of tears, I was thinking as to how to tackle the obstacle in front of me.  I decided that I am not going to miss any practice exams which would be put before final exams. I called up to the school principal and requested him to send the question papers to the hospital and my father used to take the answer sheets which I have written to my teachers and get them corrected. All my teachers were appreciating my efforts. The exams went smoothly and ultimately when results were out, I was the topper of my batch which had a batch strength of 360. Today when I look back at those days, they give me the immense satisfaction and pleasure. Those days give me a feeling of pride as they were the stepping stones I had to step across to where I am today.