In 12th grade, there was a school competition, and I had to give a speech. Usually, I participated in dance, singing, or playing the harmonium.

One day, my teacher said, "Anushka, you have to give the speech."

On the day of the competition, I didn’t go because I thought, "What will I even do? I’ll lose anyway."

After much insistence, my teacher called me to the school.

Then, I prepared the speech in one hour.

When my turn came, I was extremely nervous, but I still gathered my courage and spoke with full energy and passion.

That day, I spoke with such enthusiasm, putting aside thoughts about what others would think or say.

I had...