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This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story
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On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.
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Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.
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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;
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His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
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Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
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All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
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To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
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&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;
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Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
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Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;
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&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;
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Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
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He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
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What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.
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He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&amp;quot;
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Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &amp;quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn&#039;t allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&amp;quot;
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Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &amp;quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&amp;quot;
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At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.
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It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.
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&amp;quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&amp;quot;
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Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &amp;quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it&#039;s a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&amp;quot; he says with a smile.
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As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.
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He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.
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Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.
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The income came handy as his father&#039;s earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.
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&amp;quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&amp;quot;
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A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.
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&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.
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Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.
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Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.
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He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.
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The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
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It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
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His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
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For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.
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&amp;quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&amp;quot;
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His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.
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He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.
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&amp;quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It&#039;s important to be honest about what you study.&amp;quot;
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He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.
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Breaking the language barrier
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&amp;quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.
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Here is his story&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &amp;quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn&#039;t allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &amp;quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &amp;quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it&#039;s a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&amp;quot; he says with a smile.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;The income came handy as his father&#039;s earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It&#039;s important to be honest about what you study.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Breaking the language barrier&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. 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On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.
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Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.
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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;
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His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
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Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
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All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
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To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
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&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;
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Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
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Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;
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&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;
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Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
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He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
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What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.
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He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&amp;quot;
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Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &amp;quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn&#039;t allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&amp;quot;
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Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &amp;quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&amp;quot;
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At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.
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It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.
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&amp;quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&amp;quot;
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Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &amp;quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it&#039;s a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&amp;quot; he says with a smile.
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As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.
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He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.
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Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.
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The income came handy as his father&#039;s earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.
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&amp;quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&amp;quot;
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A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.
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&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.
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Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.
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Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.
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He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.
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The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
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It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
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His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
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For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.
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&amp;quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&amp;quot;
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His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.
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$disp = &#039;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;-Rediff.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. 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He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. 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                <div style="text-align: justify">-Rediff.com&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify">In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">On the pot-holed lanes of India's holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son's dream.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Surprisingly, he doesn't quibble over any inadequacies.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He laughs, &quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&quot; he says with a smile.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&quot; he says.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper's friend.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad's condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It's important to be honest about what you study.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Breaking the language barrier</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">No language is superior or inferior. It's an unwanted perception made by the society. 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On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.
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Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.
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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;
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His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
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Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
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All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
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To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
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&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;
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Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
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Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;
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&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;
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Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
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He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
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What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.
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He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&amp;quot;
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Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &amp;quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&amp;quot;
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At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.
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It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.
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&amp;quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&amp;quot;
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As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.
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He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.
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Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.
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The income came handy as his father&#039;s earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.
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&amp;quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&amp;quot;
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A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.
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&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.
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Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.
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He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.
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The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
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It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
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His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
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For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.
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His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.
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He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.
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&amp;quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It&#039;s important to be honest about what you study.&amp;quot;
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He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.
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He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. 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On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.
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Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.
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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;
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His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
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Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
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All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
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To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
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&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;
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Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
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Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;
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&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;
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Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
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He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
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What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.
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He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&amp;quot;
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Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &amp;quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&amp;quot;
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At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.
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It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.
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&amp;quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&amp;quot;
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Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &amp;quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it&#039;s a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&amp;quot; he says with a smile.
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As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.
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He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.
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Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.
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&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.
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He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.
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The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
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It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
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His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
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For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.
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&amp;quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&amp;quot;
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His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.
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&amp;quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It&#039;s important to be honest about what you study.&amp;quot;
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He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.
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&amp;quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.
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No language is superior or inferior. It&#039;s an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself.
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Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy.
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Our world is horizontal -- it is the people&#039;s perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior.&amp;quot;
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$disp = &#039;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;-Rediff.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. 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He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. 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                <div style="text-align: justify">-Rediff.com&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify">In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">On the pot-holed lanes of India's holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son's dream.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Surprisingly, he doesn't quibble over any inadequacies.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He laughs, &quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&quot; he says with a smile.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&quot; he says.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper's friend.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad's condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It's important to be honest about what you study.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Breaking the language barrier</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">No language is superior or inferior. It's an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Our world is horizontal -- it is the people's perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior.&quot;</div>               </font>
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On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.
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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;
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His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
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Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
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All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
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To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
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&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;
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Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
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&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;
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Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
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He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
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&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.
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Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.
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He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.
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The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
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It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
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His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
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&amp;quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.
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Here is his story&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. 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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;
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His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
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Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
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All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
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To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
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Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
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Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;
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&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;
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Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
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He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
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What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.
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He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&amp;quot;
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Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &amp;quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn&#039;t allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&amp;quot;
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Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &amp;quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&amp;quot;
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At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.
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It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.
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&amp;quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&amp;quot;
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Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &amp;quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it&#039;s a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&amp;quot; he says with a smile.
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As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.
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He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.
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Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.
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The income came handy as his father&#039;s earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.
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&amp;quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&amp;quot;
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A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.
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&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.
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Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.
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Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.
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He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.
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The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
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It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
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His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
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For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.
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&amp;quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&amp;quot;
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His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.
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He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.
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&amp;quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It&#039;s important to be honest about what you study.&amp;quot;
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He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.
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Breaking the language barrier
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&amp;quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.
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If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success.
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No language is superior or inferior. It&#039;s an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself.
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Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy.
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Our world is horizontal -- it is the people&#039;s perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior.&amp;quot;
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$disp = &#039;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;-Rediff.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;On the pot-holed lanes of India&#039;s holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son&#039;s dream.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, he doesn&#039;t quibble over any inadequacies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He laughs, &amp;quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &amp;quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn&#039;t allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &amp;quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &amp;quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it&#039;s a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&amp;quot; he says with a smile.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;The income came handy as his father&#039;s earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&amp;quot; he says.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper&#039;s friend.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad&#039;s condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It&#039;s important to be honest about what you study.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;Breaking the language barrier&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. 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                <div style="text-align: justify">-Rediff.com&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify">In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">On the pot-holed lanes of India's holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son's dream.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Surprisingly, he doesn't quibble over any inadequacies.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He laughs, &quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&quot; he says with a smile.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&quot; he says.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper's friend.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad's condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It's important to be honest about what you study.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Breaking the language barrier</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">No language is superior or inferior. It's an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Our world is horizontal -- it is the people's perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior.&quot;</div>               </font>
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-Rediff.com&nbsp;
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In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.
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This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story
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On the pot-holed lanes of India's holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.
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Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.
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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son's dream.&nbsp;
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His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
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Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
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All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
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To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
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&quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&quot;
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Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
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Surprisingly, he doesn't quibble over any inadequacies.&nbsp;
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&quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&quot;
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Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
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He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
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What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.
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He laughs, &quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&quot;
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<br />
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Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&quot;
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<br />
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Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&quot; he says with a smile.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.
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<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.
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<div style="text-align: justify">
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The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.
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<br />
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&quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&quot; he says.
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<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.
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<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper's friend.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad's condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It's important to be honest about what you study.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Breaking the language barrier
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify">
No language is superior or inferior. It's an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself.
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Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy.
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<br />
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Our world is horizontal -- it is the people's perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior.&quot;
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In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.





This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is...',
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It made me grow and smell the real world.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He laughs, &quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. 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Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&quot; he says with a smile.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&quot; he says.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. 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-Rediff.com&nbsp;
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In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.
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This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story
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On the pot-holed lanes of India's holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.
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Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.
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<br />
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Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son's dream.&nbsp;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Surprisingly, he doesn't quibble over any inadequacies.&nbsp;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He laughs, &quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&quot; he says with a smile.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&quot; he says.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper's friend.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad's condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It's important to be honest about what you study.&quot;
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Breaking the language barrier
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
&quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
No language is superior or inferior. It's an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy.
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify">
Our world is horizontal -- it is the people's perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior.&quot;
</div>',
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&nbsp;


In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you.





This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is...'
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Here is his story</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">On the pot-holed lanes of India's holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son's dream.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Surprisingly, he doesn't quibble over any inadequacies.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He laughs, &quot;I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, &quot;I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. &quot;I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, &quot;During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around,&quot; he says with a smile.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help,&quot; he says.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper's friend.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad's condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It's important to be honest about what you study.&quot;</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Breaking the language barrier</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">&quot;The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">No language is superior or inferior. It's an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy.</div><div style="text-align: justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify">Our world is horizontal -- it is the people's perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior.&quot;</div>'
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14-hour power cuts didn't dim his IAS dream

-Rediff.com    In this ongoing series we bring you 30 stories of struggle, survival and success to inspire you. This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story On the pot-holed lanes of India's holy city Varanasi, Narayan Jaiswal used to pedal his rickety rickshaw to make a living and send his children to school in nearby Usmanpura. Sadly, even his meagre means came to a grinding halt when a wound on his foot grew sceptic. Ailing, and with no other source of income, Jaiswal sold off his small plot of land to finance his son's dream.  His son Govind was fighting a parallel battle. Day in and day out the deafening noise of power looms, factory machines and generators around the 12x8 feet rented room shared by his father, mother and two sisters made life unbearable. All the cooking, washing, bathing to studying took place in the dingy room. To add to the misery the scarce power supply extended to almost 14 hours a day. He grew up with cruel taunts from the neighbourhood kids who mocked him for his devotion to studies. But his determination saw him through. "It was impossible to divert me. My family was the saving grace. If someone demoralised me, I used to just picture my struggling family." Today, Govind Jaiswal is an IAS officer, brimming with confidence. Surprisingly, he doesn't quibble over any inadequacies.  "I thank my tough days. Life has no worth without struggle. It made me grow and smell the real world." Govind credits his success to his dad and his sisters, especially the elder one who gave up her studies to look after them when his mother died. He managed to focus on studies in the hustle and bustle of kids playing just outside his room. What was the trick? He chose to remain quiet, least interacted with kids and adults. He laughs, "I was secretive. They mistook me for being a shy guy. In reality, I am an outspoken person." Ask this chatty boy the cause of his self-control, he shares, "I was cautious of every act. I restrained myself getting carried away in momentary fun. I didn't allow anyone to intrude my privacy." Up to class 12, he was seen immersed in books. "I used to read a bunch of comic, history books. Gradually, I shifted the focus to ideological books." At sunrise, the factories in the vicinity burst into activity, making deafening noise throughout day and night. It was natural for anyone to lose concentration during exams. Interestingly, he remained a topper in school because of his well planned study schedule. "I used to finish subjects which required a lot of contemplation by December-January and I used to solve objective papers (Maths) in February." Ask him about the daily study routine and he responds, "During noisy morning hours, I sat on the staircase practising Maths. Since it's a practical subject, we can bear all chaos around," he says with a smile. As the sound simmers down in the evening, he focussed on the other subjects, Science, History and English. He was only in class 8 when he ventured into the business of tuitions. Maths was a breeze for him. By the time he was in 11, students from class 8, 9, 10 and even MBA aspirants among others flocked his room for Maths coaching. The income came handy as his father's earning was too meagre and he had to support his two sisters as well. "I used to earn about Rs. 1000 per month. It helped me pay fee and buy books." A modest fee of Rs 10 in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) aided him easily to acquire his degree. "I strongly feel if you can show that you have the potential to prove then the world will come to help," he says. Indeed, his aggressive attitude to achieve was lauded by all. Many suggested him to do engineering after graduation. He once gave it a thought but put it off as he could not afford to buy an application form costing Rs. 500. The other option remained IAS, which was a pauper's friend. The real struggle happened when he enrolled for IAS coaching -- his dad's condition had worsened and he had stopped pedalling his rickshaw. It was an emotionally shattering phase -- but Govind managed to pull through. There was no other option, but to move to Delhi for IAS coaching. His struggling father sold the only remaining plot of land for Rs. 30,000 for his expenses in the new city. For IAS Mains, he ped Maths as an optional paper for Philosophy and History. He read them from scratch to understand the basic nuances. "No subject on the earth is tough. You should have the will power to crack it." His academic journey shows one has to have passion and time management skills to be a winner. He used to re-read and internalise the respective subjects. "I used to shut my book and contemplate over an historical event or a theory. I loved testing my memory. It's important to be honest about what you study." He chose one good reference book instead of depending on ten books on the same subject. Breaking the language barrier "The problem is not language, it is confidence. My ability to read and express in Hindi made me an achiever. If you are confident enough to articulate your thoughts, then no one can hinder your success. No language is superior or inferior. It's an unwanted perception made by the society. Learning languages is not a big deal -- have faith in yourself. Earlier, I only knew Hindi, I developed a grip on English at the IAS Academy. Our world is horizontal -- it is the people's perception that makes it vertical where they place some people as superior and others as inferior."