Builders of Tomorrow

Aditi Ashok lost by a stroke. She’s 23. Her showing’s the best by India in global golf.
Deepak Punia lost by a takedown in the last 10s. He’s 22. India’s best yet in heavyweight wrestling.
Indian women missed by a goal. All except goalie Savita are in their 20’s. India’s best ever in women’s hockey.

They all missed by a whisker.
Despite being in contention till the very end.
And punched way beyond their weight (in sharp contrast to the shooters and archers, who succumbed to nerves, pressure, and expectations).

An old India would remember just the winners. And forget them.
Not us.
For, they will be back with experience and hunger.

We, at OfBusiness, too, love the ones who nearly missed it, especially if they’re young and have defied odds, especially if they did not have trendsetters before them. The ones who came from nowhere and missed the top grad/ undergrad schools, the top jobs at campuses, or other big “milestones.”

They may not have much to show for the present. But they’re raring to go, and the opportunity at OfBusiness is their chance to shine again. And they treat it as their last opportunity. Thus, they go all out. They stand for hope, determination, and self-motivation.

Most of our leaders are from amongst them. They are the ones who will build tomorrow.

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– Elation to Eye-opener
– Go, India, Go!