“1857 is the most important year in India – it lifted our spirits and lifestyle”
The first thing that I remember about the Aditya Birla Group is its year of establishment, that is 1857. Nobody would have thought at that time that there was another path changing entity born to play the most vital part in making of this great nation.
I want to call the Aditya Birla Group as a companion more than a company; it has been in my life more than any other thing. Bringing a smile to the people is never easy, and having an emotional connect with them is equally challenging, I don't know how they have managed to that to an introvert like me. Whenever I think of ABG, I remember my first formal shirt, which brought a sense of confidence in me. I felt like a different person, and I still feel the same even though it has been more than five years since the first time, that is when I realized why I still use the same brand of clothing. In this information age, the only thing which is always with you is your mobile, and it is not surprising if we say our mobile network defines our people network. Out of all the products, I still feel lucky to have been associated with "idea" for the past eight years, it has been my companion in my hard times, and I was not let down which shows the dedication a companion must have.
How I overcame my challenges:
Coming from a challenging background is always fruitful as it will make you humble. I was very insecure when I entered my graduation; it was a private university with people from diverse background both culturally and economically. I was very confident during my schooling, but I was not the same person when I entered college. This insecurity soon turned into fear, and I was unable to speak or converse with any of my batch mates or In front of crowds due to many reasons. I started considering them above me and felt lucky to sit with them. So, every opportunity I get to talk with them was a learning chance, and this approach has helped me to overthrow my questions like "what they think of me" and replaced them with "What I need to do to reach their level." I started asking about their perspectives and understood how everybody feels; this has turned me into a patient listener and a humble guy. This attitude also helped others to converse easily with me and share their thoughts. I didn't realize how powerful it was until there was a student election, and everybody wanted me to participate. Now I am free of these problems as my focus is on the situation and that there is always a chance that others might have a better solution. I might not be the best person to have been graduated from my college, but I learned the most and grown the highest, which I am always proud of in my life.