Fall & Still Get Up

Today I want to share with you my setbacks. But Parag, why do you want to share

this as a mentor? Aren't you supposed to tell all the Glory-filled stories you have

lived through?

My answer is simple I don't want to build an image where you see, All Gain and

No Pain! Being your mentor I don’t want you to assume you get everything easily.

You don’t! Here is my story of setbacks.

So when I was in school I used to stammer a lot. I was scared to talk in front of

anyone, that made me stammer even more. As I grew up and went to college, I

had an important presentation. I was so nervous to mess-up that I didn’t

complete my presentation.

My teachers were disappointed!

My friends made fun of me.

My confidence reached new lows.

As I started working I faced bad office politics. My seniors constantly found ways

to make my life miserable. I didn't give up I knew big things were going to happen

in my life.

I kept learning and improving my skills. Then I applied and got selected

in my dream company Tech Mahindra.

15 years later I finally felt I have everything. I quit from IBM!

Because the 10-year-

old stammering Parag reminded me of my mission. You see when my friends

constantly made fun of me in school and college, I had made a Promise. A

promise to help others in their shortcomings.

? I started Personal Growth Unlimited with a mission. A mission to

always be the help, I wish I had in my initial years as a Junior DBA.

? I started Personal Growth Unlimited to make India a hub of Highly

Skilled DBAs.

? I started Personal Growth Unlimited to help that Junior DBA who is

determined to grow but confused what to do, to improve his skills

and grow.

? I started Personal Growth Unlimited to Build Community of

individuals who are constantly looking to Upskill and Grow.

? I started Personal Growth Unlimited to be Helping Hand that ever

Junior DBA could turn to for Questions.

So, this was my setback story. I want to know what are your setbacks?

Do you face any bad office politics?

Or do you have any other problems that keep you from growing, that make you

feel bad about yourself?

I would love to hear from you.

Your Honest IKAGAI Mentor,

Parag Patel.