On 30 Oct 2025, I presented on the topic Self-Analysis to my classmates. Preparing for this presentation turned into a powerful personal exercise. It helped me recognize my strengths, understand my weaknesses, and reflect on the person I am becoming. The day before the presentation, I asked myself ten important questions. These questions helped me look inward with honesty and clarity.

1. Do I truly need the things I want?

I compared this to buying a pen. When I go to a store and pay for a pen, I get exactly what I need. Similarly, in life, I must learn to distinguish between genuine needs and temporary desires.

2. Am I doing what I love?

Every morning, I wake up with excitement—ready to follow my routine, learn something new, and embrace whatever the day brings. Doing what I love fills me with purpose and joy.

3. How do I react when I don’t get what I want?

For six months, I tried many different ways to get a running shoe I wanted from Nike. Every attempt failed, but my effort never stopped because running is something I truly love. Even when things don’t work out, my passion keeps me going.

4. What is my biggest fear?

I have small fears, like making mistakes or not completing my routine. But my biggest fear is losing the things I love. That fear reminds me to value them and give my best every day.

5. What effort do I put in when I want something?

When I was in 10th standard, I scored 97 out of 100 in Mathematics. That result was not magic—it was the outcome of long hours of practice, concentration, and countless pages of solved problems. Big achievements demand big effort.

6. How does social media influence my life?

After my 12th exams, I spent 7–8 hours a day on social media. It increased my dopamine levels and left me unmotivated to perform even simple daily tasks.
But at the same time, I continued doing the things I loved, which kept my oxytocin (reward hormone) high.

This made me realize:
One part of my life was growing, while another part was being wasted.

I decided to reduce my screen time, improve my sleep, and take on daily challenges. Slowly, my routine transformed, and I felt more energetic and focused.

7. Who surrounds me?

My friends share the same goals and discipline that I do. When I am alone, I stay consistent, but being part of a supportive group pushes me even further. We motivate and help each other grow.

8. What do I believe in?

Belief shapes everything. When I believe in something, I work for it—and I achieve it.
During 12th standard, I was injured a week before a competition. I had trained so hard, and the injury felt like a huge setback. But I trusted my training and believed my body would recover. On the day of the competition, I achieved my personal best. That experience taught me the power of believing in myself.

9. What is the most important thing in my life?

The most important thing for me is doing what I love every day. Whether I gain something from it or not, the joy of doing it is enough. Passion gives meaning to the journey.

10. What brings me the greatest joy?

My greatest joy is not the victory itself—it is the process.
The struggles, the failures, the discipline, the growth, the comebacks… these are the moments that make me feel alive. Achieving something in running is wonderful, but the journey toward that achievement brings the deepest happiness.

I shared all of these reflections with my classmates, and the presentation went very well. But more importantly, it helped me understand myself in a deeper, more meaningful way.

“Find joy in the journey, and the journey will lead you where you belong.”

Written by

D. Mathesh,

I year student (2025 batch)