One of the most humbling life lessons has been the realisation that a person’s brilliance is not necessarily an indicator of how well they do in life. As a child, I was conditioned to believe that academic success led to a fulfilling adult life, and those that fooled around in school were doomed to a life of struggle.

I see now that a top ranker and one who flunked their exam could be doing as well as or worse than the other. Everyone has their own path and pace in becoming successful in life.