Taking care of yourself, your classmates and many other things became essential duties that should have been mentioned in a CR's job description. Even yet, I was grateful it was there since it gave me many valuable lessons, including how to set priorities, multitask, and control emotions.
After becoming a CR, the first month was quite stressful, although it never felt terrible, mainly because that’s what I was there for: to help others and to assist people in my class.
After being chosen as a class representative at IIM Nagpur, there was a persistent concern that I could fall short of what my fellow students had expected of me. It's at moments like this that I know for a fact that I will never be able to live up to everyone's expectations; all I can do is do all in my power to assist them as much as I can and deal with any issues that may arise at a moment's notice.
This is a personal story of how I found my purpose as a class representative (CR) at IIM Nagpur. This experience taught me the importance of multitasking, controlling emotions while handling stress, and, most importantly—determining what to prioritize and how to prioritize. I also developed fresh perspectives on managing stress and taking responsibility. Being a CR at IIM Nagpur helped me grow and shape my personality for the better.
Several lessons that I've learned on my journey as Class Representative:
1. Every role and opportunity brings so much learning and helps a person grow in a way they might not have thought about.
2. Be clear with your purpose: why you want to do anything or want to be in a particular role. It may be a little thing, but it matters a lot because your actions will be aligned with your purpose and act as fuel.
3. Don’t shy away from taking responsibility: always be eager to participate in different things, engage with people around you and learn from your past mistakes.
Finally leaving off with one of my favorite quotes by Simon Sinek:
"Purpose is the reason you journey. Responsibility is the vehicle you travel in."
Abhishek Bhadoriya is a PGP 1 student and a class representative for Section B at IIM Nagpur. He has 34 months of work experience as a Risk Investigator at Amazon. He holds a degree in computer science and has a passion for reading a wide variety of books. Abhishek is determined to make his career in the Product Management domain.
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