Dearest Darling Friends,

When we take on voluntary struggle, we are better prepared for the involuntary struggle that inevitably enters our world.

• Despite being the head boy of my school, I gave up studies for economic reasons. Life was hard.

However, it taught me the importance of agency and relentless faith.

• Our prematurely born child had acute wheezing problems. The Chennai weather was terrible for him. Just when we had settled into a comfortable life, we had to change cities. With no connections, no base, life in a brand new city was hard.

However, it introduced us to this amazing city called Pune. It is certainly one of the best things that has happened to our family. We found friends, love, passion, adventure, and purpose in Pune.

• Established myself as a trainer in this new, amazing city called Pune. Some irreconcilable differences with the founder, and I had to start on my own in difficult circumstances. Life was hard.

However, this turning point made us start Life School ( www.lifeschool.co.in ) and gave wings to our heartbeat ‘Keep Moving Movement ( www.mykmm.org )

• Lost all my savings in a deal. Had to start a completely new venture. Life was hard.

This burning point made us start CXO Coaching. This initiative has added such an incredible dimension to our work at Life School. We are seeing a powerful impact and fantastic scale. Mazaa aa gaya.

• A venture I loved ( wowparenting.com ), a very powerful idea of transforming the world, ran out of money, and we had to put it in cold storage. It was painful. Life was hard.

At the right time, I am 100% certain, I am going to revisit it and make it into a world-class product. It’s only a question of time.

Each one of these hard times has made me who I am today.

Each one of them has shaped my thought process, given me so much clarity, and added phenomenal strength to me and my relationships.

I will never trade these hard times for easy times. Naah! No chance. It is these hard times that have taught me about life.

I guess that’s why champions keep raising the bar. So that they can be better and better and better.

My dear friend, if you are going through hard times, EMBRACE IT.

Your pride is the cost you will have to pay.

And life will open up its arms to you with all its infinite abundance.

What are your thoughts on this? How did you face your hard times?

With love, prayers and best wishes,