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            a testament to your resilience and your commitment to learning. Amongst the thousand
            things that I would like to tell you, I have chosen two things that I wished someone would
            have told me on the day I graduated.

            Firstly,  I  want  to  emphasize  the  power  of  self-belief.  Each  of  you  has  a  unique  set  of
            talents and capabilities. Trust in yourself and your abilities, for self-belief can propel you
            to heights you never thought possible. As a young woman in business, I stand here as
            proof that with determination and self-confidence, you can reach the moon and beyond.
            Today, when you go back home, I wish that you think about your dreams, your ambitions
            – find a good place which you cross every day and print a big “I can I will” poster and
            paste it there. I wish that you see the poster everyday and power of positive thinking and
            visualization will take you to the moon.
            It  will  become  a  daily  reminder  of  what  you  are  working  towards.  Your  thoughts  are
            powerful, and when aligned with focused action, they can shape your reality.
            Secondly, I'd like to highlight the importance of mentorship in your journey. Some great
            examples  would  be  –  Oprah  Winfrey  &  Maya  Angelou,  Raj  &  Indira  Nooyi,  Mark
            Zuckerburg  &  Steve  Jobs,  Ratan  Tata  &  N.  Chandrasekaran,  Dr.  A.P.J.  Abdul  Kalam  &
            Srijan Pal Singh.

            Seek out mentors who inspire you, guide you, and challenge you to grow. And keep them
            for life. Find someone that inspires you and write a strong letter saying, this is why I wish
            for  you  to  mentor  me.  Would  you  be  interested?  A  little  heartfelt,  genuine.
            communication  will  go  long  way.  Until  you  find  someone  like  that,  keep  reading
            biographies  and  listening  to  podcasts!  As  you,  the  graduates,  embark  on  your  own
            journeys,  remember  the  value  of  seeking  guidance  and  being  open  to  the
            transformative influence of mentors in your lives.
            Once  again, congratulations to  each one of you. May  your  journey  ahead be  filled
            with success, fulfillment, and a commitment to social upliftment through education.

            Thank you, and Jai Hind!






















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