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Binu Sivan's avatar

To walk against the world’s flow, and to hold on to one’s inner core is perhaps the most ambitious thing one can do.

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Sanket's avatar

I hope that is true , Binu. Thank you for reading.

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Sanskriti Bhatia's avatar

What a stunning essay, every word piercing through, Sanket ! Loved reading about your powerful reflections as much as your brave choices :)

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Minaz Ansari's avatar

It's only when we reflect on our childhood that we discover the rationale behind our patterns as grown ups. This piece reaffirms this thought. Thanks for writing this Sanket :)

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Sanket's avatar

Thank you for reading Minaz.

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Shagun's avatar

This article hit so hard. What nice punches which may be unknown to the author. Simply remarkable

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Sanket's avatar

Thank you :)

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PRK's avatar

It reflects me and gave lot of clarity. Thank you.

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Sanket's avatar

Thank you :)

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Maanav's avatar

Such an excellent essay, Sanket. I wish I had discovered it sooner.

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Shreya's avatar

This made me stop dead in my tracks because I'm such a stark opposite to that conventional, cookie-cutter idea of "success". Thank you for writing this searching piece 😁

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Alaknanda Sengupta's avatar

The last line holds the truth of the essay: what could be more ambitious indeed! You have a very rare gift for the slow life!

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