New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing his view of life with podcast host Lex Fridman, has mentioned difficulties are solely a check of endurance, and earlier than discovering a objective, one ought to trust that they’ve been despatched by a better energy with a objective.
“Personally, I see each disaster, each problem, as a possibility. So, to all younger folks, I say, ‘Have endurance. There are not any shortcuts in life’,” he mentioned.
Requested by the podcast host what recommendation he would give younger people who find themselves misplaced and struggling to discover a objective, PM Modi mentioned whereas challenges might be actual, one is “not outlined by circumstances”.
“‘I’m right here for a objective, despatched by a better energy. And I’m not alone; the one who despatched me is at all times with me’ — this unwavering religion ought to at all times stay inside us,” he mentioned.
Speaking about his personal views, he mentioned, “I by no means really feel alone. I consider within the 1+1 idea – one is Modi, and the opposite is the divine”.
“I’m by no means actually alone as a result of God is at all times with me,” he mentioned, declaring that he has the help of the divine and 140 crore Indians.
“Difficulties are a check of endurance; they aren’t meant to defeat me. Hardships exist to make me stronger,” he added.
PM Modi, who has commonly suggested and cheered on younger folks earlier than exams, mentioned one ought to by no means cease being a pupil.
“Studying ought to by no means cease. I consider that so long as I’m alive, I will need to have a objective. Maybe I exist to continue to learn, to continue to grow,” he added, describing on this context how he mastered Hindi, which was not his mom tongue.
He additionally mentioned one ought to focus not doing one thing as a substitute of changing into one thing.
“They set massive targets, and once they fall quick, they really feel disenchanted… When you concentrate on ‘doing’ one thing, and to illustrate your objective is to achieve ten, however you make it to eight. you will not really feel discouraged. You will nonetheless work towards ten with willpower,” he mentioned.
“But when your dream is just to turn into one thing and it does not occur, even your achievements could really feel like a burden. That is why we should regulate our mindset in life,” he added.