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Whythe World Needs More Second Chances

BW Businessworld|September 23, 2023
IT IS EARLY 1980. One of the authors had been rejected for admission to a renowned school in Kolkata. On enquiring with the principal, he mentioned that the overall marks in Hindi could have been higher based on the selection tests, and he feared that the author may not pass the board exams.
- Srinath Sridharan Steve Correa
Whythe World Needs More Second Chances

The author protested and insisted he would do well and pass the exam. The principal relented, offering a second choice. A couple of months later, the author could join the school (as indeed, he had passed) the board exam. He had been given a second chance.

In our world that relentlessly celebrates success, it is quite pretty to overlook the transformative potential of second chances. Society has become fixated and almost obsessed with achievement, often placing an immense, at times impossible, burden on individuals to succeed at all costs.

We idolise those who have triumphed, basking in their glory while disregarding the journey that brought them there. One is inattentive to the untold stories of failure, the tales of resilience and redemption that shape the very fabric of human existence. It is time to delve into the profound significance of second chances and explore why everyone deserves and needs them.

Success, that elusive pinnacle of accomplishment, is the driving force behind countless aspirations. However, the pressure to succeed can suffocate, leaving no room for vulnerability or mistakes. These societal expectations shackle individuals, forcing them to conceal their failures, as if such experiences are shameful secrets best kept hidden.

Yet, by refusing to acknowledge and embrace our failures, we deny ourselves the opportunity for growth, learning, and, ultimately, a chance at redemption. In our fascination with success stories, we often neglect to engage in candid conversations about the setbacks and failures that preceded them.

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