I was born in the year 2009, early in the morning at 6:00 a.m. When I came into this world, my father and mother were filled with happiness. They named me Vijay, a name that means victory, hoping that my life would always move towards success. At that time, no one knew what struggles were waiting for me in the coming years.
From my first standard to my tenth standard, life was not easy for me. In studies, I was not a topper. In sports and activities, I was never the best. Again and again, I felt like I was failing—failing exams, failing expectations, and sometimes failing myself. While others moved forward confidently, I felt stuck. People around me seemed to understand things quickly, but I took time. Because of this, I often felt sad, confused, and disappointed.
Many nights, I prayed to God asking for success. I asked why my efforts were not giving results. I tried, but success did not come quickly. Slowly, the feeling grew inside me that I was not good at anything. That feeling hurt the most. Being called a failure, or thinking of myself as one, was heavier than any exam paper.
But one thing never changed—my parents. My father and mother never gave up on me. Even when my marks were low, even when I felt hopeless, they encouraged me. They believed in me when I could not believe in myself. Their support became my strength.
Today, I am in the tenth standard. I may not have achieved big success yet, but something important has changed inside me. I have started thinking positively. I have understood that success does not come at the same time for everyone. Some people shine early, and some shine later—but everyone has a time.
I now believe that failure is not the end, it is a lesson. It teaches patience, humility, and strength. I tell myself every day: One day, I will succeed. And on that day, I will stand in front of my parents with pride and say, "Your belief was right. I did not give up."
To every student who feels like a failure, I want to say this: No one is born a failure. We are all learning. We are all growing. Success is not about being first—it is about not stopping. Keep trying, keep believing, and keep moving forward. Your story is not over yet.