Life doesn’t always follow the plan we make in our heads. Sometimes failure feels crushing, and the future seems hopeless. But the truth is, setbacks rarely define the end — they just set the stage for something bigger. Ankur Warikoo shared an inspiring story of his team member: a young man once convinced that life had failed him has now turned it around in just five years.
Shaurya, now 25, joined Ankur Warikoo’s team five years ago while still in college, pursuing a BBA. Back then, he had just failed the JEE, a huge blow especially since his father was an IIT alumnus. The setback left him demotivated, ashamed, and unhappy with college life. He also struggled with his weight, tipping over 110 kg, which added to his sense of frustration.
Fast forward five years, and Shaurya’s story looks entirely different. Today, he earns a seven-figure monthly income, is fit and healthy, and recently bought a Rs 55 lakh BMW for his father as a retirement gift. The down payment for the car accounts for less than 5% of his net worth, and the EMI is just 7% of his monthly earnings — clear proof of how far he has come.
What made the difference? Shaurya didn’t sit around waiting for life to “work out.” He kept moving, kept learning, and kept pushing through every low moment. The irony is, no motivational thought about “life will eventually work out” would have helped him on those toughest days. What truly mattered was action, persistence, and refusing to give up.
Internet reacts
The post sparked an enthusiastic response online. Many readers said it felt refreshing and relatable, especially for those who didn’t make it to JEE and had felt ashamed about it, seeing Shaurya’s journey as a reminder that they could still be on the right path. Others were amazed by his achievements, highlighting his 17L monthly income and 11 crore net worth at just 25. Several users called the story inspiring and reassuring, noting that it offered hope to anyone currently struggling.
Shaurya, now 25, joined Ankur Warikoo’s team five years ago while still in college, pursuing a BBA. Back then, he had just failed the JEE, a huge blow especially since his father was an IIT alumnus. The setback left him demotivated, ashamed, and unhappy with college life. He also struggled with his weight, tipping over 110 kg, which added to his sense of frustration.
Fast forward five years, and Shaurya’s story looks entirely different. Today, he earns a seven-figure monthly income, is fit and healthy, and recently bought a Rs 55 lakh BMW for his father as a retirement gift. The down payment for the car accounts for less than 5% of his net worth, and the EMI is just 7% of his monthly earnings — clear proof of how far he has come.
What made the difference? Shaurya didn’t sit around waiting for life to “work out.” He kept moving, kept learning, and kept pushing through every low moment. The irony is, no motivational thought about “life will eventually work out” would have helped him on those toughest days. What truly mattered was action, persistence, and refusing to give up.
Internet reacts
The post sparked an enthusiastic response online. Many readers said it felt refreshing and relatable, especially for those who didn’t make it to JEE and had felt ashamed about it, seeing Shaurya’s journey as a reminder that they could still be on the right path. Others were amazed by his achievements, highlighting his 17L monthly income and 11 crore net worth at just 25. Several users called the story inspiring and reassuring, noting that it offered hope to anyone currently struggling.
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