From Nearbuy CEO To Author: Why Ankur Warikoo Turned To Content Creation
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Ankur Warikoo’s shared his life’s journey with Humans Of Bombay recently
Each one of us has a different definition of what success entails. Just like there are no set parameters to gauge an ideal life, there is no single definition of success. Many people who rise to fame and professional success believe in taking risks and dare to make unconventional choices. But, it's not like they did not have their fair share of failures. An example of this is entrepreneur, content creator, and public speaker, Ankur Warikoo. It wasn't a cakewalk to live life on his own terms but with faith and family support, he achieved his goals.
Recently, he opened up about his life's journey to Humans Of Bombay. Mr Warikoo was born in a middle-class family. However, he always aimed high and dreamt big. When he was 11, he wanted to be a space scientist and set foot on Mars. He studied, worked hard and secured a full scholarship for a PhD program in the US. His parents were happy and even he thought that life was going to change for good. However, he decided to drop out of his PhD programme.
Mr Warikoo said, “I did well in college, but I wasn't happy. Everything felt robotic. I was confused because things had worked according to ‘the plan', but when I came back for my summer break, I realised I just missed being at home.”
He thought of dropping out and coming back home. Everyone around him told him that it would end up being the worst decision of his life. But he stood his ground and with the belief that he'd be able to work something out, he returned home, “leaving behind my dream and my degree”. That devastated his parents.
