Storizen Magazine August 2018 Issue | Chiranjiv Patel VI | Page 13

COVER STORY
You believe in the notion of ' Giving back to the society .' Can you elaborate how this inspires you and what role it plays in your success ?
All our adult lives we have learnt to compete , control , and collaborate to live a better life , but often end up being stressed , hassled and fatigued from running a constant rat race . With every little thing we acquire or accomplish , our requirements increase , and more often than not , this becomes a cycle difficult to break . And yet there are people willing to take things easy , giving back to the society a part of what they acquire with an intention to see others be as happy as they are and settle for a quieter and more peaceful lifestyle , even if it ’ s not as financially viable as a super career-on-thego . We can choose to explore the side of our personality that allows us to be generous in giving , without expecting anything in return . Giving back to society not only makes us more generous , it also gives us a sense of purpose , and happiness in doing something for others who need it more . Giving back to society can begin with even the smallest of the gestures . Sharing knowledge for free , adding your voice to a common goal , or helping in a community project with your time are just the ways a beginner may start to give back . I always felt indebted by what I have and always had this heart of doing my bit for upliftment of people . It feels good , and creates a sense of self-worth . You can always choose to offer help in any way you can to people who need it most , and see for yourself if such an experience can be life-altering . People invest thousand and a lac rupee for exalter programs but we don ’ t release that the entire concept is being faked with regards to mentorship or startup programs . Now my
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