Believe in your dreams - Shreya Luthra, NMIMS Mumbai

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Be it training with the army personnel at 4 in the morning or the coach shouting to swing the bat right, life has always thrown various challenges towards me. But I believe how I’ve been tackling them is what defines me.

Training at NCC Camps along with soldiers was one of the toughest things I had to do. Waking up at 3 in the morning for a shower followed by a 6km jog with a condition to start again if taken a pause in between was a difficult task. The only thing that kept me going through these circuit trainings was my perseverance. . From motivating them through all the difficulties to leading them with example, I knew I had the responsibility of the whole team on my shoulders. This further encouraged me to perform my duties with diligence.

Along with it, Playing Table Tennis Tournaments was also a part of my routine. It’s a tedious job because hitting the right stroke needs precision like none other, which comes only with dedication and a lot of practice over the years to master every stroke. I was able to overcome these challenges with a very strict coach, my dad and my undying will of proving him that I could play better than his son.

The downside of perseverance and hard work is that they take time, time to build value and create a space for you in this competitive world. The most important attribute is courage; courage to believe in yourself and courage realize your dreams.

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