Post by Deepak Pareek

I failed to become a CA. I thought my life will be over and I will never ever be successful enough. Started to have negative thoughts about myself and my life. Back Story: 2014: Got my ISC Results; college started Realized people were in a huge rush to get things done "quickly" Majority of my classmates picked up CA along with BCom so I thought that's the only viable option in front of me Went ahead and did the same (without exploring my own options) Cleared CPT (fortunately or unfortunately, I don't know) 2016: IPCC -> gave multiple attempts and failed Constant pressure from relatives asking me "Deepak, clear hua kya?" was something I had to deal with. Was in a completely devastated state of mind. I knew I had to get out of this rut because I wasn't enjoying it and realized I wasn't made for it. But I used to consume a lot of YT videos while prepping for CA exams. Thought how would it be to be on the other side of the camera. Started creating content. Some worked. Most of them failed. In due course, found my love for it and have been at it. Although I couldn't become a CA, I realized there are certain things you have to do and see that you're not made for it. Some of which will take time. But it will teach you important life lessons. Though I still get asked "Beta, karte kya ho?" when I tell them that I'm a full-time creator in addition to being an entrepreneur, that's okay. I, kind of, know how to answer this and have grown a thick skin towards this. My tip: if you don't enjoy something, start following your passion/something that makes you happy and keep doing it even if you don't reap immediate benefits. This is a LONG-TERM game. Figure out how you can monetize it. And then go ALL IN! I've learnt so much in this whole journey: dealing with pressure, public speaking, building confidence, dealing with hate, speaking confidently in front of the camera, and what not. The sky is too short a limit now. Let's go beyond that! :)