Don't Stop.

Ever been in a situation when you thought "this is the worst thing to happen to me", was it really the worst thing? did you not face significantly harder things after it. Did your struggles end there? They didn't. Look at yourself right now, like really look at yourself, go stand Infront of the mirror for a few minutes and think, track your journey back a few years and dive deep into memory lane, go through those experiences again, the good and the bad things. Now notice yourself in all those, " this is the worst thing to happen to me" moments. What would you say to yourself in that moment, you would encourage yourself to push harder right? You wouldn't tell yourself to give up, because you know what lies ahead, you know you can have more potential to just let yourself stop there.

Let me take you back to a pivotal chapter in my life, a time when the pressure was on, and I had to pull off a seemingly impossible feat – securing a score above 95% in my board exams. Now, you might think, "95% doesn't sound too challenging," but my journey to that coveted score was far from ordinary.

You see, I was never the type to put all my eggs in one basket, especially when it came to academics. My life was a finely divided between various passions. I had my camera in one hand, a book in the other, and a heart deeply committed to extracurricular pursuits, particularly my involvement in science and cleanliness projects. But that's not all; I was simultaneously preparing for a standardized test for college admissions abroad. Multitasking was the name of the game.

Now, here's the kicker – I can say with utmost honesty that I hadn't dedicated serious study time to my board exams until a mere two months before the big day. Can you imagine the frenzy? It was like trying to catch a speeding train that had already left the station. In those final weeks, I worked tirelessly, every day felt like a dogged pursuit of proficiency. I absorbed textbooks, consulted countless guides, and went through sample papers. It was a frantic race against time, with the clock ticking down to the ultimate showdown.

Then, it all came down to the last 15 days before the exams. A mere fortnight to absorb all the knowledge and wisdom I'd need to conquer those papers. It was a moment of truth, a make-or-break situation. And guess what happened? Against all odds, I pulled off a jaw-dropping 97%. It was an achievement that defied logic, an outcome that was both exhilarating and humbling.

Hearing this story, stripped of all the context and struggles, might make it seem easy. But let me tell you, it was one of those "this is the worst thing to ever happen to me" moments in my life. I was at rock bottom, and the depths of despair seemed never-ending. I can't even begin to recount the countless times I wanted to rip those dreaded books to shreds, and letting things fall apart. But somehow, someway, I mustered the strength to drag on.

That experience, as tiresome and agonizing as it was, forced me to confront my own limitations and come face to face with my true self. It pushed me to the brink, and I nearly gave it my all. But the the fact is that if I had given up to that despair, my life would have taken a nosedive straight to hades, and I wouldn't be standing where I am today.

So, my message to you is this: No matter how dire your circumstances may appear right now, don't stop. Keep moving forward. Higher mountains to climb await, and trust me, the view will be breathtaking and worth every tear, sweat and blood.

If you're in hell, keep moving forward, why would you stop in hell.