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While attending the life class I came to know about Stephen R. Covey’s  principles of Synergies, Seek first to understand, then to be understood, think win win and put first thing first. Each of these ideas gave me a meaningful insight, about how we can grow both personally and professionally.

One of the highlighted parts was Day 4’s game activity, which was connected to synergies. The game allowed us to truly experience the value of team work, coordination and connection, knowing we can trust each other. Later, we watched the movie Chak De India , which  beautifully connects the morning activity. It was fun, engaging and deeply inspiring to see how collaboration and unity can bring out the best in everyone. Both mentors led the session with remarkable energy and passion during the game. Their team spirit was commendable, and they consistently showed respect while motivating each member of the group. Specially impressed by how one of the mentors brought so much enthusiasm, gave every individual an opportunity to participate and personally assistance whenever it was needed. This session not only left me inspired but also helped me reflect on the importance of synergy and how working together can create extraordinary results.

The session helped me understand how fears can silently hold us back from reaching our true potential. I learned that acknowledging fear is the first step toward growth, and that pain, when embraced with courage, can be converted into power. Taking responsibility for our choices and actions not only strengthens character but also opens the path to self-discovery and resilience.

Over two days, I explored the fundamentals of critical thinking and how it shapes our understanding of the world. We learned about the brain’s two thinking systems: System 1 (fast, emotional, automatic) and System 2 (slow, logical, deliberate). This helped me understand why I sometimes react impulsively and other times think things through. Recognizing this internal balance taught me when to pause and engage my reasoning instead of relying on instinct.

Another key takeaway was distinguishing between beliefs, opinions, and facts. Beliefs are deeply held but not always evidence-based, opinions are personal and open to debate, and facts are objective and verifiable. This simple framework helped me view information—whether from news, social media, or conversations—with more clarity. Critical thinking, I realized, isn’t just for academics—it’s a vital everyday skill for making better decisions and seeing the world more clearly.

As this storytelling life class ends, I reflect on a journey of discovery, observation, and powerful performances. Over eight days, we refined our storytelling skills, embracing the process with enthusiasm. Performing and witnessing deeply personal acts was transformative, with raw emotions adding depth to the experience.

Ending with Rang De Basanti as a storytelling masterpiece perfectly reinforced our learning. Grateful to our facilitator for their guidance and encouragement in creating a space where creativity flourished.

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Storytelling session day 7-8

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Our incredible 8-day journey of learning and discovery has come to a close. We’re all storytellers in our own right, with countless life stories to share. This experience showed us just how beautifully we can convey those stories. Beyond the technical skills we gained, the confidence we built in performing and narrating stories on stage was truly remarkable. A heartfelt thank you to Sagar Sir for guiding us through this experience, allowing us to relive and cherish the small stories of love, care, respect, and countless emotions.

With immense gratitude, we come to the end of an incredible storytelling life class. This journey has been truly amazing, filled with learning, observation, and heartfelt performances by my colleagues. Watching them embrace and enjoy the process while recalling all the intricacies we learned over these eight days has been an enriching experience. It was a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful class.

A special thanks to our facilitator, whose guidance made this experience even more meaningful. Their patience and encouragement allowed us to work at our own pace, fostering creativity and helping us bring our acts to life in the most expressive way.

The two-day life class on marriage and parenting was a great learning experience. I found the “5 ingredients of marriage” most interesting and it gave me a new perspective. We also had deep discussions on the roles and responsibilities of parenting, which gave me a clearer understanding of what it truly means to raise a child. A big thank you to the facilitators for creating a supportive environment for open discussions!

P.S: The most fun part was a treasure hunt that helped us recall past lessons.