The Art of Being Me
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Jeremy Daniel R BA JOPYEN A 24JPEA24 Department of English Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) |
My life isn't a straight line; it's a vibrant canvas filled with bold strokes, yet delicate details, and the kind of beautiful chaos contained in the discipline of order that comes from being a true metamorphic Renaissance Man. It's a testament to the art of being—a flawed masterpiece in continuous evolution.
From a young age, my creativity demanded a stage. I wrote a novel at thirteen and began composing poetry at fifteen. By sixteen, I was finding my voice in music, and a special kind of pride comes with mastering a Queen guitar solo. This same creative fire fuelled a different kind of ambition. I convinced myself into a telecommunications job at sixteen and, a year later, built a website from the ground up, discovering a passion for entrepreneurship.
These experiences are the colours in my palette, blending to form who I am today. As a Psychology, Journalism, and English student, I'm combining the science of human connection with the art of storytelling. My direct-sales role at Feasto Healthcare wasn't just a job; it was a masterclass in understanding people, allowing me to land major clients within weeks. This professional success is a proving ground for my ultimate goal: contributing to psychology through research, learning as much as possible.
My journey is also woven with triumph and tenacity. The 47 sports medals I've won—24 gold—tell a story of hard work, discipline and a relentless, resilient spirit. But the losses and failures are more valuable, because I learn from them. Learning to me is the ultimate goal. I also live by Winston Churchill's quote: Don't let success get to your head and failure get to your heart. Failure is the charcoal in my sketchbook, teaching me to grow, adapt, and always try again. This mindset allowed me to go from being a Commendable Delegate to winning Best Delegate at a Model UN, a testament to my love for networking and meeting new people, but most of all, debating.
The art of being me is a holistic creation, too. It's more than awards and professional goals. It's about the joy of cooking a flawless steak, the perfect sear on the meat, the juicy basting with butter, the fragrance of Italian herbs roasting in the pan, enriching the steak or losing myself in the pages of a classic like The Divine Comedy.
Money is not a desire for me; I use my art to bring happiness to others through gifts and donations. It's also about giving back to the community, whether by serving young children at an NGO, as I did in the summer, or another achievement I am proud of, which is running the Bengaluru 10k Marathon Challenge. Every step and detail contributes to the complete yet unfinished picture, and I am excited for the masterpiece yet to come.