I was lost at 24...

I clearly remember that night.
No matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t sleep!
I called up my friend for help, and the only thing I got was more confusion…
This was back when I was pursuing PhD in Physics in the US, and wasn’t happy with it!
All my life, for the last 8 years, the only thing I thought of, was US, Physics, NASA, Space Scientist.
And now when I was there, inching closer to my goal, I wasn’t happy!
I just wasn’t happy!!
I had a burden of family’s expectations.
Burden of my own expectations!
However, more than anything else, I just couldn’t live with a life where I was good at everything yet I had to drag myself through my days! Amidst so much chaos, this was the only clarity I had.
From that day to a day in 2015, life changed, I changed, and I moved on.
But if there is one thing I want to go back and tell the younger version of Ankur Warikoo, that is the one thing I want to tell you as well…
Hope this video helps you understand that...

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Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur, an angel investor, a mentor and an active public speaker.
For the past 4 years, Warikoo has been actively sharing content on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter amassing a following of 3 Million+ people.
He posts 3 Hindi and English videos every week on his YouTube channel, where he talks about entrepreneurship, how to grow in life, personal finance and failure.

Prior to that, Ankur started Groupon’s India business in 2011 and acted as the Country CEO from 2011-15, and Head of Groupon APAC from 2013-15.

An alumnus of the Indian School of Business, Ankur is an active Angel investor and mentor to several startups.

Ankur has been part of Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 List for India, LinkedIn India’s PowerProfiles List, LinkedIn India’s Spotlight List and India’s Top Executives under 40 list.

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[AbhiandNiyu]

Every youngster needs to hear this! Everything will be okay. Don't let the weight of responsibilities wear down that smile on your face. It is priceless :)

[shivleenkaur]

I really needed this Ankur. Thank you so much - a 24 year old still confused.

[mohittiwari]

It literally makes me cry and make me feel my boundry.
Sometimes saying “Every thing will be Ok” makes me feel better.

[adhyayanchavan]

I am 27, a civil service aspirant...got up at 5am and seating infront of books and Feeling lost, struggling with anxiety, expectations, Responsibility's, self confidence... When you mentioned your incident about that ground and fence, i felt that so much... It was like a freind of mine travelled through the time to tell me " Everything Will Be All Right ".. Thank you sir

[Filmophile_Suraj]

Sir, that's exactly the story of every younger person who are in their 20s who feel stuck in their situation, who want to pursue bigger goals but find themselves unable either because of financial crisis (mostly) or they have lost hope after having encountered with repeated failures and they consider themselves a failure, a worthless person and unfortunately a burden on their parents! It's just an ordinary story but it's a common ground where we find ourselves at the bottom of our existence! I also am one of those guys who has lost his faith in life. I don't know where to begin again. I just am need to start over....! This video is very much relatable.

[sibi]

Thank you!
- A 24-year-old in tears who needed to hear this.

[Jisha_k]

That’s so relatable... The burden of expectations is always huge... But it’s all going to be ok one day!
The first video I watched at Normal speed and not 1.5X....

[vansh]

I am 18 years old and i already feel so lost in life.. reading these comments by 23-29 year old people really made me think if I'm about to end up like them in the future.. i really hope I get to live happily in those upcoming years.. can't even imagine how a 25 year old would feel the weight of responsibilities would be overwhelming.. stay strong bhaiya/didi whoever reading this..

[amishatyagi]

I literally had tears while watching this video because I'm 23 and this is exactly something I'm going through right now. I don't know if it'll be okay someday but this gives me some hope. Thank you for sharing this!

[suyashsharma]

One of my favorite Steve Jobs quote- "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future"
- Steve Jobs

[Sigma-male-tere]

FAILED at 23 dont have job, failed my cat exam, have medical issues, stressed dont know what to do next took gap year, when i was watching this video i had tears in my eyes, but at the end of the video as sir told '' LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND SAY EVERYTHING WILL BE OK'' got me spark of hope in my heart that i will try my besr and do something great in life

[surabhiverma]

I'm 25, lost, feeling anxious as if im finished. Feeling like the biggest looser in the world, worthless and downtrodden. At such a time this story of you gives me hope..that it's going to be okay! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[mithunyadav]

I literally in tears.
And also said my self "it's going to be ok!".
Thanks Ankur sir to share this remarkable experience with us it will really direct people in there hard time.
Thank you.

[CarSutra]

I just imagined myself sharing my story someday and saying to my self "no doubt it's bigger than your self-belief" make your life the way you want it to be and live it the way you want to live it and you'll do fine ✌️

[kalloldatta]

Here I am in tears right now. Truly said sir, "Expectations are heavier than a thousand earths". I am 25 now, and somewhat I am in the same shoes. With an MBA, without a job, no clue where I am going. But yeah one thing I believe after watching this is that.. Everything will be ok.. 😀

[kalpeshk]

25 years old still have no clue what I am doing with this life. I feel so lost sometimes but one thing I understand that life is not a race. Everybody moves at different paces. I write this, hoping that for anyone else in a similar position, we will get through this bump in the road. Today, I am pledging to put forth the necessary effort to see a change for the better in my life.

[aagamshah]

....and at 27, when I am currently going through a similar phase, which you have gone through, every single word, every single emotion of yours I can resonate with . I am struggling to get my CA degree, I don't have a job so I had tears in my eyes listening to this podcast . Thank you Ankur sir . You are my inspiration ❤️🙏🌸

[beautifulinfinity]

Im 30 and still lost. I liked how how heartfelt your words were, and respect how u opened up enough to share your experience. But maybe there’s no hope for a few of the rest of us 😞 the hardest part is to come to terms with it.

[rahulpg]

I'm currently 20, turning 21 this august and I cannot emphasize on how helpful your content is. You've been an absolute boon. Thank you, sir!

[medhatripathi]

A 24 year old and facing the same situation. The pressure of expectations is immense really.
Thankyou ♥️