I have been wowed many times in my childhood.Today I will share few of those "wow" moments with you.
1994, it was the time when Doordarshan was the only channel in my city. I watched an advertisement about the Prime Minister
doing something about the economy. I got curious and asked my dad "what is this". My dad explained that the PM has liberalized the
economy allowing more private and foreign investment. I said "how can 1 person do such a big task that impacts the whole
country?". My dad said that he was the prime minister and he has the powers to take such decisions.
My career goal was formed then and there. I decided to become the PM of India.
I started participating in debates, speeches etc.
Result- I became the class monitor.
1996- It was the cricket world cup. And I got a chance to watch cricket first time on TV.
In a match I watched bowling of Wasim Akram. And I was wowed. One of
my seniors in neighborhood told me that he is the best bowler of the world. And sadly there is no such lethal left arm
pace bowler in Indian Team. This is the reason India lost.
I was pumped. Being a natural lefthander, I thought this is what I am born to be- The left arm pace bowler of India.
I started practicing bowling. And devoted more time to cricket.
Result- I came at 4th rank in my class that year. My father was hugely disappointed as our neighbor's daughter came 2nd.
2007- I joined Infosys Bangalore. Fresh out of college, I was super excited and raring to code all the world.
By chance, I went to the gym there. I saw a person lifting 75 Kg each side i.e. 150 Kg bench press.
I was wowed. I thought this is the actual target of my life. I should be lifting 200 Kgs, i should get 8 pack abs.
I joined Infosys gym. Started with going twice daily.. Gradually became an occasional visitor.
I got wowed by these instances
I haven't yet become Prime Minister but I did start participating at district level debate competitions.
I haven't yet become Wasin Akram but I enjoyed a lot watching more cricket.
I haven't yet become a body builder but I did become more aware about fitness.
To all of you, my message is that keep getting wowed. Keep your inner child alive and there are a lot of things to learn and enjoy.
1994, it was the time when Doordarshan was the only channel in my city. I watched an advertisement about the Prime Minister
doing something about the economy. I got curious and asked my dad "what is this". My dad explained that the PM has liberalized the
economy allowing more private and foreign investment. I said "how can 1 person do such a big task that impacts the whole
country?". My dad said that he was the prime minister and he has the powers to take such decisions.
My career goal was formed then and there. I decided to become the PM of India.
I started participating in debates, speeches etc.
Result- I became the class monitor.
1996- It was the cricket world cup. And I got a chance to watch cricket first time on TV.
In a match I watched bowling of Wasim Akram. And I was wowed. One of
my seniors in neighborhood told me that he is the best bowler of the world. And sadly there is no such lethal left arm
pace bowler in Indian Team. This is the reason India lost.
I was pumped. Being a natural lefthander, I thought this is what I am born to be- The left arm pace bowler of India.
I started practicing bowling. And devoted more time to cricket.
Result- I came at 4th rank in my class that year. My father was hugely disappointed as our neighbor's daughter came 2nd.
2007- I joined Infosys Bangalore. Fresh out of college, I was super excited and raring to code all the world.
By chance, I went to the gym there. I saw a person lifting 75 Kg each side i.e. 150 Kg bench press.
I was wowed. I thought this is the actual target of my life. I should be lifting 200 Kgs, i should get 8 pack abs.
I joined Infosys gym. Started with going twice daily.. Gradually became an occasional visitor.
I got wowed by these instances
I haven't yet become Prime Minister but I did start participating at district level debate competitions.
I haven't yet become Wasin Akram but I enjoyed a lot watching more cricket.
I haven't yet become a body builder but I did become more aware about fitness.
To all of you, my message is that keep getting wowed. Keep your inner child alive and there are a lot of things to learn and enjoy.
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