THE IMPACT THESE THREE LETTERS HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE!
If you ask me how big is Aditya Birla Group (ABG) in my life, I’ll just say that I have been greeted by that smiling face on the cover of Freshwrapp innumerable times while packing breakfast in the foil, I’ll also say that it becomes a dreadful task for me to choose limited outfits from the amazing wardrobe collection at Pantaloons, I’ll again tell you that I have hardly faced any discomfort while making calls in a lift too, that is Idea-Vodafone for you…. And then I’ll ask you, “Do you still doubt how big is this group’s presence in my life?” I’ll simply answer- Its huge!
These were a few ways in which these brands have created an impact in my life, but the way in which it has become an inseparable part of everyone’s life cannot be explained! It has laid down strong foundations for world class infrastructure with Ultratech Cement, housed some fantastic fashion brands like People, Allen Solly, Ralph Lauren, Forever 21, and American Eagle. It has also created its mark in the manufacturing sector with Birla Carbon (Manufacturing and supply of carbon additives), Hindalco Aluminum (Aluminum foils and slugs) and Essel Mining & Industries Ltd (Iron ore mining). Also, Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. (ABCL) is its brand for financial services.
It has taken Aditya Birla Group 160 plus years and expansion in 35 countries, approximately one lakh twenty thousand employees and millions of customers to become what it is today. Companies don’t become conglomerates that simply! As I see ABG building a better future of our country, not just with its cement, but its tireless efforts and proactive vision, I can only be more inspired by it. It is something I'd want to do everytime in my life- Build myself when things don't go my way.
So is there still any doubt as to how big impact does it have in mine or anybody’s life? I guess not!
THEY SAY DIFFICULTIES ARE A PART OF LIFE!
Accepting failure was my life’s biggest challenge, because I never accepted it or appreciated the way it taught me some lessons that no one else could teach. I have always incorporated my failures as the greatest learning experiences in my life and one instance I reflect upon quite often is my decision to pursue the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course. I could clear the foundation course but then I failed twice in my CA Intermediate (IPCC) exams, despite working really hard for them. I tried to let go off the thoughts of my failure of my first attempt and worked even harder for the next attempt. But I missed to make a mark here too. It was a major disappointment for me, since I was an academically consistent student all my life and I had sacrificed a lot for it. I got under a lot of stress as it became difficult for me to come to terms with my reality. I had the choice of going for a third attempt too, but it was just not motivating me. I felt that my mind was not ready for it.
This isn't the end. My next encounter with failure was when I then decided to try for management entrance exams, after I decided not to re-appear for CA exams. This time, I gave it all, more than before. But I failed here too. This created a situation of depression and self-doubt in my life. I felt as if a void was taking over every little part of my being. It was just not tolerable and I felt like I won’t be able to become what I was before. But after a lot of support from my family, friends and my counselor, once again, I decided to give another try for these exams. I would often feel that my life is worthless and nothing good was meant to happen, but I had also promised my near ones, that I would never fall so low that it would be difficult for me to come back again, come what may. This is what kept me going! Thankfully, this time I could sail through them and eventually start my journey as a business school student at SIBM, Bengaluru.
Yes, failure was the biggest challenge for me and I won’t say that I want to make big in life after I graduate from my post graduate institute, but I don’t want to falter in my life, ever. However difficult roads come on my way, I do not want to accept my defeat easily and give up, but I want to give all it takes. I want to combat every such situation with fire and zeal in my eyes. My faith in my abilities and spirit to never fall again will enable me to go up in life.
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