And i begin this post with the song on my mind 'bavra mann dekhne chala ek sapna'...
Its been a dream.. it still is a dream.. just walking on an unknown path wherever your heart guides you.. It is the first anniversary of incorporation of Discover Life :) and I feel like a happy parent to see it grow.. while learning to walk, it fell and got up.. time and again.. but its here and walking on its feet now :) Maybe my role as a parent was tougher.. i fell each time with it and had to rise earlier to make it rise again... and i learnt to walk again.....
Some random thoughts:
- The first step: What looked like the toughest (signing out of placements) at hindsight was the easiest part :)
- The objective: To teach everything about life.. in schools.. which is not taught.. which is the most important.. which is the most needed at this stage..
- The response: Overwhelming :) both students and educators.. anybody who has seen a Discover Life workshop in action has felt a connect..
- The young minds: They learnt from us and we did more.. from them.. they teach us everyday.. the freshness is infectious :).. we feel young again..
- The love: Its been a humbling experience to receive so much love and adulation not only from students but from everyone who heard about Discover Life..
- The satisfaction: The joy, the cheer, the applause, the tears, the change... seen it all in a lot of young lives.. its been a deeply satisfying experience..
- The Co-Founder: I and Amit have created things before Discover Life together.. The journeys continues with Discover Life.. He is the backbone of the system, the perfect 'go-to' guy.. A street smart entrepreneur.. sharp and adaptive.. more than work, creating things together has always been great fun :)
- The business side: 'Most startups fail within the first two years'.. we have survived one.. and done well :).. we are here to stay and grow.. BIG TIME :)
- The journey ahead: Its gonna be crazy.. some things getting steady.. some great things building up in the background.. the ride has just begun :)
- The hope: Discover Life creating impact on millions of young lives..
A heartfelt thank you to everybody who has wished, prayed, applauded, criticized, been there for Discover Life.
Chaitanya Jha
C0-Founder
Discover Life
Some dreams are here to stay........ :)
