Gautama Buddha said after years of meditation and self-denial,he discovered the first noble-
truth of human existence-“Life is Dukkha”,translated as “Life is suffering”,but I found the true
meaning of this much later.
I think this would be a depressing way of starting an essay,but it lays a foundation for the first
and foremost thing I want to improve.Bouncing back from a setback,adapting to disruptive
changes,sustaining energy level under pressure,all put together-Resilience!
It took me a few setbacks to understand what Buddha was trying to say.They were as minor as
losing a district level contest and as devastating as losing my grandparents who brought me
up.We had to shut-down my brother’s startup,which I was an integral part of.However, that
failure was an enlightening one,as it laid strong foundations of resilience in me.I learnt that I’m
always left with options and have the power to decide how to react to every situation at hand.
I understand that becoming a resilient-leader is no easy journey.As a first step,I became more
open-minded and changed the way I explain setbacks to myself.I started practicing cognitive
restructuring and careful introspection every time I faced a negative situation,to alter the way I
perceive setbacks.
I believe that exposing myself to a challenging global-environment, where appreciation of
diversity and adaptability to a fast-changing world are cardinal,will be a great test to my strength
as a human and more particularly,a leader!The applied approach programs focused on real-
world problems will ensure that the young manager in me can tackle global-challenges and
respond to unpredictable changes effectively,mitigate risk,and achieve resilience.
To me,resilience is one of the most important qualities that can help me succeed,build
morale,and grow as a leader in the long run.Times are changing,throwing new challenges at us
at every step,and I believe facing the world head-on with grit,humbleness,and self-awareness is
what decides who can lead!