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9 July, 2019

4 minutes Read

The Goliath In David - Harshit Singh, IIM Sirmaur

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In the dorm room of my previous college (UG), I managed to get a poster on my wall by A. A. Milne. It read:

“Promise me that you’ll always remember. You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think”.It was this single thought which guided me through the length of my illness(TB Meningitis-a life threatening infection of the central nervous system with 50 % mortality). After having made sufficient recovery to claw my way out of the ICU and returning to college, my doctor gave me the “I’m-sorry-to-tell-you-that” part of the recovery. I was informed that since the meningitis had infected a significant portion of my brain, I might develop anterograde amnesia (read Sanjay Singhania syndrome). Due to the short-term memory loss problems I subsequently developed as a result of my CNS infection, my grades took a spectacular dive off a cliff. It was at this point of time that a close friend of mine gifted me the aforementioned poster. And I made it a point to, at the very least, glance at it every morning I woke up. And each day it did nothing more than simply remind me that the strength is always there within us. No matter how badly the odds are stacked against you, no matter how tough the task ahead looks, it is YOU who decides how far-off or nearby your breaking point is. We all are Davids trying to stay alive in this ever faster churning world. What we really need to do is to find the Goliath inside us and bring him out. There will be times when situations and people will try to convince you that he just isn’t there. But just like Ghanshyam Das Birla all you require is a leap of faith. Just trust yourself and sprint into the storm. It will eventually pay off.Keeping your goal in sight and working tirelessly is a work-ethic that will serve you for life. It helped me score 98 percentile in my CAT attempt and that too when I was still recovering from my cognitive problems. So in summing up I would like to reiterate a popular saying but with a little bit of a twist:

"Good things don't come to those who wait.

Good things come to those who work their asses off and never give up."

Comments

Indrasen Singh

I am a qualified CMA and CS working as DGM (Finance and Accounts) and Company Secretary in a Govt of India Understanding at Allahabad.

Very impressive and motivational article. Directions are more important than speed in Life.. We are so busy looking at the speedometers, that we forget the "Milestones"... क्‍या हार में क्‍या जीत में, किंचित नहीं भयभीत मैं, संधर्ष पथ पर जो मिले यह भी सही वह भी सही.... His article shows the everyday body can achieve his dreams with hardwork and dedication even facing many odds. Thanks for sharing such inspirational thoughts.

12 Jul 2019, 01.21 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thank you Papa :)

12 Jul 2019, 07.53 PM |

Abhishek Seth

Well thought article. Clearly lot of hard work has been done for the research.

12 Jul 2019, 03.52 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Sir

12 Jul 2019, 07.53 PM |

Shashwat Anand

A writer can do nothing for men more necessary, satisfying, than just simply to reveal to them the infinite possibility of their own souls. What an inspiring read!

12 Jul 2019, 04.08 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks

12 Jul 2019, 08.41 PM |

Bhanu Singh

Very nice brother, you are like inspiration for us. Keep doing such hard work, my best wishes are with you...

12 Jul 2019, 05.10 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhanu

12 Jul 2019, 08.45 PM |

Suraj Singh

Very inspiring it takes a lot of dedication and hard work to prepare such an amazing article. Good luck.

12 Jul 2019, 07.24 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhai

12 Jul 2019, 08.45 PM |

Tanmayee Gamre

Impressive ❤

12 Jul 2019, 07.50 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks

12 Jul 2019, 07.53 PM |

Nitesh Mishra

Emotional gypsy, with a penchant for writing and observing the latest trends of social relegation. I love to read, be it a classic, a news feed on Mint or my own unfinished,2-year old(and still counting) draft.

This is the first time I'm reading something insightful coming from a friend. Truly inspiring, the way you fought your way through the random wrecking balls trying to dismantle you. They have, if they were capable of anything, only shaped you into a tougher, a more interesting version of you. Keep writing, and keep slaying morons with your sardonic and unbridled sense of humor!

13 Jul 2019, 11.49 AM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhai

13 Jul 2019, 11.55 AM |

Ashish Singh

My name is ashish kumar singh B. Tech mechanical from jss academy of technical education.

Great

14 Jul 2019, 04.04 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhai

19 Jul 2019, 08.43 PM |

Mayank Mishra

There is no way i can describe myself.. I am not interested to fit in any framework given by the society.

a very inspiring and motivating stuff for the ones who lack the guts to STAND AGAIN.... reflects on the fact that the potential of a man is much greater than his adversaries. Thanks n good luck

16 Jul 2019, 02.00 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhai

19 Jul 2019, 08.43 PM |

Samuel Nithin Bodi

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My perception towards u have changed man...i mean it....I hope u achieve everything u want in future...

16 Jul 2019, 05.09 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhai

19 Jul 2019, 08.44 PM |

Aarambh Sanjay

Nicely done.

19 Jul 2019, 08.20 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhai

19 Jul 2019, 09.06 PM |

Prerit Dewan

Beautifully written harshit. You've fought such difficult times so bravely. Hats off to you and congratulations for getting into IIM

19 Jul 2019, 10.14 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thanks Bhai

20 Jul 2019, 07.31 PM |

Aman Shukla

A vertical well written article encapsulating all the nuances of the B-School journey.

20 Jul 2019, 03.49 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thank you Sir

20 Jul 2019, 07.32 PM |

SANDEEP KUMAR

The words of this article only describe the incident but I can assure every one they can not feel the heat of those hard situational words. To Understand this we have think with very open heart. Really you shows the intent and proved In last !!You born to be best!! Regards Sandeep K Singh

20 Jul 2019, 10.27 PM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Thank You

21 Jul 2019, 12.45 AM |

rishi raj raj

I am an MBA aspirant preparing for cat .

Very nicely written!

21 Jul 2019, 07.01 AM

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Harshit Singh

Am an aspiring entrepreneur completing my MBA degree from IIM Sirmaur to lend some verifiable credibility to my startup ideas and to gain some knowledge of the corporate world and its rules.

Shukriya Janaab

21 Jul 2019, 09.13 AM |