Gurugram teens urged to look beyond marks

Entrepreneur and bestselling author Ankur Warikoo engaged students from across schools at The Beacon School, Gurugram, leading a fast-paced, story-driven session on mindset and self-leadership. He spoke about believing in oneself, meeting challenges with courage, resisting comparisons, managing time and attention wisely and chosing thoughtful pace over hurried progress.

Drawing on his personal journey, Warikoo encouraged teenagers to build clarity early, treat failures as feedback and make choices from awareness rather than fear. “The biggest myth teenagers grow up with is that they need to have life figured out already. What matters more is curiosity, courage, and the willingness to learn from every step—even the missteps,” said Warikoo.

As part of the interaction, students also received copies of his new book, Beyond the Syllabus: The real-life guide for teenagers who want more than just marks.