I Did a Lot of Things in Life by Telling Myself One Simple Thing: “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?”
Growing up, my parents had clear expectations for my future. In their minds, there were only two paths: become a doctor or an engineer. I wanted neither. Deep down, my heart was set on pursuing a degree in arts or design, but to them, that wasn’t an option. Medicine was out of the question for me — I knew I wasn’t cut out for it. So, engineering ended up landing in my lap. After years of back-and-forth, I gave up the fight and chose the path of least resistance. I figured, What’s the worst that could happen? I could get through it, right?
Surprisingly, I did. I completed my degree in Computer Science Engineering, but I never stopped feeling that pull toward something more creative. The question stayed with me, a guiding force, as I navigated the choices that followed.
One pivotal moment came during my time in the National Cadet Corps (NCC). I had been entered into a shooting competition, and honestly, I wasn’t prepared. Everyone around me was hyped up, putting in hours of training, while I barely knew what I was doing. But instead of panicking, I took a deep breath and thought, What’s the worst that could happen if I lost? I could just let it go — it wasn’t the end of the world.
