Challenges of Being Human - Bijin Kumar S., TAPMI
Life is full of challenges and obstacles, we as humans are empowered with us the grit to overcome it. It is only then can we truly call ourselves as HUMANS. Each one of us is bestowed with the power to realistically overcome these challenges but we fall short of achieving what is required when time comes calling. One such instance happened with me during my initial work days, when I was in-charge of hosting the annual AmaZonia Treasure hunt (conducted for new onboarded teams as part of New Hire Orientation). Being in-charge of the activity gave a whole new perspective to the role assigned. It involved coordination & delegation of responsibilities with other departments to successfully organize the event. Being a graduate fresh out of college coupled with lack of enough managerial experience caused anxious moments in me. During the implementation phase of the activity, I had 48 hours to chalk up a plan, install various check points, and prepare multi focal points to find clues. I underwent a SWOT analysis & I identified my Forte & my areas of improvement. SWOT analysis is the best way to hone on your weaknesses & gives clarity on what to do next. Subsequently I successfully conducted the said task & was also appreciated by my team's manager for evoking a huge round of applause. On that day, I realized that GIVING UP is an option, but is best not served. Though it might sound highly cliched, but the reality is NOT TO GIVE UP, if anything is realistically achievable. This episode of my life taught me the immense value of persistence, determination & grit.
