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The 42 year old Rebel: My Father

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

Vikas Jain

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What is Success

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“Success is being rich in character and possessions, making a meaningful impact on the world and being happy”

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PARTY

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Challenge

#1 - University

“Lakshya. Never Party when you’re in High School”

  • My Dad (after failing his exams)

My Dad NOT studying in Grade 12

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What Happened

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  • Dad failed his college entrance exams
  • Took a 13th year but failed again
  • Hit rock bottom. Almost gave up.
  • Took a 14th year (unheard of at the time). Changed his school.
  • Got into Cusat university to study Computer Science

My Dad not studying

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USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

Challenge

#2 - Marriage x USA

“America is [confusing]. Almost as [confusing] as my Marriage”

  • My Dad (after moving to the USA)

My Dad, getting married at 24

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What Happened

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  • Dad got married as soon as he got out of college (at 24 :L)
  • Had to sustain 3 people on his very meagre income
  • Always wanted to move to the US. Managed to get a promotion and moved.
  • Had to settle into a different lifestyle and assimilate.
  • Shows adaptability, ambition and drive

My Dad and me at Disneyland

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Mom and Dad @ Florida

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Visiting the Statue of Liberty

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Dad at a Team Meating in LA

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Is he Successful?

Character✅

Very funny, nice, respectful, passionate, charismatic, hard working and generous.

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Is he Successful?

Possessions✅

Works as a Senior Project Manager. Owns properties and houses.

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Has Me :)

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Meaningful Impact

  • CMEDPOINT2 - Organized Music festivals and plays when he was in college. Gave some proceeds to charity

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Thank You