Losing Everything Taught Me How to Win! | Dr. Akkshye Tulsyan | TEDxSt Pauls College

Personal Hardship & Resilience - The speaker's family empire collapsed, leading to financial ruin and the need to sell sand to pay for his son's school fees [1][2][9] - The speaker faced immense pressure from banks and threats, forcing him to hide and live in fear [3][5] - The speaker's son was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder requiring 33,000 rupees for diagnosis, which they initially couldn't afford [7] - The speaker's father suffered from a debilitating illness, requiring significant medical care and ultimately passing away [2][12][13][14] Business & Financial Recovery - The speaker made a promise to repay the banks and restore his father's name [4] - The speaker rotated credit cards at 36% interest to manage finances during a critical period [12] - By 2014, after nearly a decade, the speaker became debt-free [10] Values & Philanthropy - The speaker learned the importance of helping others and vowed to give back, even with limited resources [10] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of kindness, loyalty, and making a positive impact on the world [14][16] - The speaker's company now builds schools, plants trees, and donates dialysis machines [16]