Yesterday, the whole timeline was full of one thing. Convocation.

Black coats. Certificates. Parents wiping their eyes. Friends hugging on the stage.

And somewhere, in a quiet room, a student was scrolling through all of it – and then he closed his phone, looked at his books, and could not open them the whole day.

Since yesterday I have been getting those messages. “Sir, why me?” “Sir, everyone has moved ahead.” “Sir, I could not study anything today.”

Guys, I want to tell you something, and I want you to read it slowly, because I have seen this from very close.

At a time like this it is very important to look at the other side of the coin – the more positive side of the coin. Because that side is what gives you the positive energy. It gives you the drive. It gives you that patience. It gives you that energy. And once you see that side, this same day starts working for you.

Here are the five things I want you to hold on to.

1. Accept God’s plan. That is the best thing you can do in life.

Whatever is happening in your life is a part of God’s plan. Don’t underestimate it. Accept it – whatever is happening is happening as per His will. Maybe because of this, you will meet some people, very important people in your life. Maybe because of this, you will get a business opportunity or a job opportunity you never even thought of. Maybe because of this, you will become so strong that you can face anything.

So every single time you feel disappointed, remember only this one line – this is God’s plan, and I will not underestimate it. The day you truly accept this, half your burden is gone and your energy comes back.

2. The people who have faced a lot in life are the strongest people I have seen.

They are the most skilful. They can bear anything. They can survive and grow anywhere. I have seen such people become very successful later on. My own uncle was not able to complete his CA – and today I have seen him thrive so much that he can employ 10 chartered accountants. You may not understand this right now. You may not realise it right now. But I have seen this happening, again and again. Every problem you are facing is making you stronger.

3. This is the time to build your character.

To show strength. To be brave. To show courage. To accept the challenge and to do things.

There is a famous dialogue – Hum tough cheezein kyun karte hain? Kyunki woh humko tough banata hai. This is exactly that time. This phase is not happening to you, it is building you. Years later, this is the phase you will be proud of.

4. Be realistic. Be practical. Take decisions logically, not emotionally.

Don’t live in the past. Don’t live in the future. Ignore what others think. Patiently think about only one thing – what can get me success? Sometimes the answer is only one group. That is fine. That is not going back. That is a strategical adjustment. The biggest of businesses and the biggest of nations strategically adjust themselves to achieve things. Circumstances keep on changing. The circumstances of the first attempt were different, the circumstances of this attempt are different. You cannot simply go by what you thought initially. Sometimes you take one step back to move five steps ahead.

5. Build a mindset where the present day and the present hour is everything.

Accept the past, respect it. Accept that the future is uncertain. And then simply focus on this hour and this day. Because the person who can make the present day better is the person who makes the week better, the month better, the preparation better – everything better. And that power is in your hands right now, today, in this very hour.

And one more thing before I end.

Be proud of all the hard work you have done, and all the hard work you are doing. Be proud of your never-say-die attitude. Be proud of your fight – with yourself, and with your circumstances. Be proud of that. This is going to take you miles ahead in life. I have seen this happening. I have seen this making people super successful. You may not realise it right now, but this is going to stay with you lifelong. Be proud of yourself.

So guys – when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Make your emotions your strength. Make your wet eyes your power. Channelize this energy towards performance, towards success.

Now it is your time. Hold your nerves. Accept the challenge. Smile through all of this. Take a deep breath. And keep giving your best – be smart, and come back again, and again, and again. Come back stronger every hour, every day, every time.

Buckle up. Jab tak todenge nahi, tab tak chhodenge nahi.

Ravi Sir