Stop Listening
Ever since he joined IIT Kanpur, Madhav wanted to attend the talks organized for the students. These talks are typically delivered by accomplished people. Madhav was quite fortunate. Only after two months of beginning college, he would listen to the inspirational Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the only Indian citizen to travel in space. Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma inspired a generation of people to pursue their dream. He was all over the media. More importantly, it wasn’t just him who benefited from his work. The Indian Space program received a boost, and several kids wanted to become astronauts. ISRO also found itself receiving attention from talented scientists. This is the legacy of Rakesh Sharma! On the contrary, do you know Madhav, the listener? Have you heard of him? No? That's the point. I don't remember him even though I studied with him. I don’t know where he is. I have absolutely no clue what's he doing with his life. Winners are speakers. Winners talk and share