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Guardians of the Glacier: Operation Meghdoot | 6-7 Min Read | Republic Day Special | Spotlight Stories | Shreyash Tapare

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Introduction: What if I gave you an ice cube and told you to hold it for as long as possible? How long do you think you could manage before the cold becomes unbearable? Or what if I asked how long you could hold your breath? A minute, maybe two? Now, imagine waking up one day and finding something as simple as walking a task you’ve done effortlessly your entire life has become a Herculean challenge. Sounds unimaginable, right? This isn’t just a thought experiment; it’s the harsh reality faced by soldiers during Operation Meghdoot , the mission to capture and secure Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield. Hello Readers, I am  Shreyash Tapare 😎 .   Welcome! I hope you’ve been enjoying our previous posts. Today, I’m thrilled to announce a new section , Spotlight Stories , where I’ll bring you inspiring tales tied to significant occasions like today’s Republic Day  🇮🇳 . That inspires and motivates us to honor our past and strive for greatness in our present. As Chanakya ...

The 1% Rule: Small Steps, Big Impact | Inspirational Thursday | Read Time: 2-3 Min | Shreyash Tapare

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Introduction: Imagine a tiny snowball rolling down a hill. It starts small, but as it gathers more snow along the way, it grows larger and larger.  That’s  the power of small, consistent progress and  it’s  what the 1% Rule is all about. Hello Readers, I am Shreyash Tapare 😎 . Welcome to  today's   Inspirational Thursday post. I hope you enjoyed reading our previous post,   " The Secret of the Maratha Navy . "   In  today's  post,  I have an interesting topic that will help you eliminate procrastination and achieve what you want.  So,  let's  get started! This idea, popularized in James Clear's bestselling book Atomic habits , emphasizes focusing on improving just 1% every single day. At first, it may seem insignificant, but over time, these small changes compound into exponential growth. If you improve by 1% each  day,  in just a year (365 days),  you’ll  be 37 times better than when you started....

Reflect, Recenter, Reignite: My Growth Story of 2024 | New Year Special | Shreyash Tapare

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Introduction: Hi there! Welcome to Reflect, Recenter, and Reignite: My 2024 Growth Story! 🌟 Buckle up, because this year has been nothing short of an adrenaline rush. 2024 has moulded me in ways I never expected, with a rich combination of learning, struggles, suffering, loss, accomplishments, stress, curiosity, friendships, and growth. Reflecting on this whirlwind of experiences, one thing is crystal clear: I'm not the person I was a year ago. Life has a way of teaching us, sometimes gently and other times with a shock, that everyone and everything on our path has a purpose. If life were a film, we would all be the lead characters in our own blockbuster. Every encounter we have and every incident we go through contributes to our tale. Every entrance, like in a brilliant screenplay, has an inevitable exit. As the main character, we have the opportunity to act and respond, experience intense emotions, and develop tremendously, all while being aware that the story is continuously gr...