- About 20 yrs ago, when the possibility of attending a single live concert of A.R. Rahman seemed close to impossible. A mere visit to an Avid office seemed equally impossible at the time.
- When the twenty something old me was told I was too young to lead a team at a major broadcaster - despite my vision, qualifications & experience being a direct match to their requirements.
- When I found out my American & European colleagues (at pretty much every single company I worked for whilst in Dubai) were making ~70% more than me & my asian colleagues - because of their nationality.
- When telephone interviewers went “Oh !” in response to my hello (after hearing my accent) and then ghosting on me, far more times than I cared to count.
- Last week, when I was loosing faith in a few things I’ve been working on.
However.
I yet have to give up.
In fact, I chose to double down. Since then…
- I have had the chance to work closely with ARR Sab (For close to 15 yrs now).
- I get to work for Avid, doing what I love the most. Every single day.
- I recalibrated myself & decided to triple down on everything I doubted last week.
Being neither a virtuoso nor a prodigy, chances of me landing in a gig with ARR Sab or Avid was close to Zero. Aside from a very supportive family & an abundance of luck, I have one special trick up my sleeve.
I refuse to give up.
This note is a nod to the young me who never gave up & a (much needed) reminder to my present self, to not give up.
More importantly, I hope this note inspires at least one person - To not give up. Not today.
What you wish for will come to you. Not when you expect it, but when - you - are ready.
Pictured: My first keyboard ever. A sign of my parents trust in the 10 yr old me. The keyboard still works, and is now used by my children. ☺️
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