Choose career close to your heart, mind: Sports varsity VC to youth

At a life skills workshop recently organised on the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, campus, Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar exhorted youngsters to pursue

meaningful careers.

Kumar said: “For a successful and fulfilling life, choose a career that is close to both your heart and mind.”

He claimed that “lack of time” was merely an excuse, as everyone was given the same 24

hours each day.

The key, he said, was to identify one’s interests and strengths — understanding what one both enjoys

and excels in.

“Select a career where you can give your best and never feel bored,” he said. Kumar suggested that students list their favourite subjects, reflect on them, and make consistent efforts to move forward in this regard.

The Vice-Chancellor said true success required a balance of hard work and smart work, adding that luck alone was never enough — dedication and persistence were essential.

He cited the example of Thomas Edison succeeding in inventing the light bulb after thousands

of attempts.

He also talked about Bhaskar Rao, an IPS officer, whose journey — despite early academic failures — proved that perseverance led to achievement.

Drawing on the focus of ‘Eklavya’, he reminded students that discipline, concentration, and commitment could make the impossible possible.

Former DGP Ashok Kumar urged students to embrace calculated risks, stating, “Risk is everywhere, but success comes to those who dare to take it.”

The workshop concluded with a question-and-answer session, where students discussed their life goals with the Vice-Chancellor.