Varun Agarwal: From failing in engineering to co-founding a million-dollar company
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- inktalks.com In a world where everyone around us want us to "think" and follow the conventional route to success, INK Fellow Varun Agarwal shares a very different mantra of success -- "Don't think." Watch as Varun shares his fascinating story of starting India's largest college merchandise company and becoming a bestselling author, while braving a certain 'Anu Aunty'.
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ABOUT VARUN AGARWAL:
Varun Agarwal is a 25 years old filmmaker, entrepreneur and a bestselling author. He is the co-founder of Alma Mater, India's biggest college apparel/memorabilia company, author of bestseller 'How I braved Anu Aunty & Co-founded A Million Dollar Company', and also the co-founder of Reticular, a social media marketing firm. The pursuit of his interests brought about collaborations with A.R. Rahman, Preity Zinta, and many others.
More Info: www.varunagarwal.in/
I am sure that I am not only one to see it again and again
Hell yeah, you're not!
He's just so right.
yup u r rgt
agreed !!!
and again and again and again - great story
its just a typical motivation story. you think if you follow his ways, you can become the next millionaire?? that's not gonna happen. if you don't believe me, quit your job right right and do what you want, i bet in 2 years you will become a poor beggar
It's a constant fight between security vs dreams.
5 years since you wrote this...what did you choose?
Sitting in my dorm room in Germany, I landed on this video randomly without knowing who Varun was. Then I realized who he was and that I was wearing his hoodie!
Strange world right ! I am too sitting in my company after quitting my job watching this video .
What he REALLY meant is "Don't doubt yourself", not "Don't think".
lol agreed
yupp
+humanyoda truth
+humanyoda Exactly!!
+humanyoda yup....but if u think more...u vll definitely doubt urself
see, half of us Indian's dreams are shattered due to parents or these anu aunty characters! i am doing engineering (which is giving me a really really hard time) with a dream of doing something else, and this guy gave me immense hope and confidence to do what i love, great video!
his english is so fluent .... i want that
+kashif rao 25 rs per Kg!!!!!!!!!
+darshan mantri haha
+vishnu s Ahahahaha
+Umar Farooque whoooo
He is south Indian. They generally have a strong command over English
you know what beside all the achievement of your life the best part is that you are really a very good speaker coz i was not in a mood of watching a speech video but your magnetism rocks
Altamush Ali ryt bro...
Altamush Ali so true
happened same here
This boy is really an inspiration for many youngstars around the world, Well done Varun.
Maureen O’Connell yes..He is inspiration of us and whole world
Hats off *Varun Agarwal* .What an amazing story ! Really really inspiring. Epic lines are "In India if you are not an Engineer, then you are a terrorist" & "If you don't work in Infosys, then you don't get dowry" :p
I can relate so much with his story. People in my family are also over-thinkers & I was also taught the same. They thought about everything when I was born. Their plan worked quite well as they got me admitted to 2 of West Bengal's premiere institutes - Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission (class V to X) & BESU (Shibpur BE college).for Engineering. But then when I decided to discontinue my further study (I hated Engineering too!) & pursue my passion of Entrepreneurship, my family went in shock! Even after 7 years, I have remind them often that there is a difference between being unemployed & self-employed. Went through lots of dramas, faced financial crisis too. But you know everything is worth when you can do what you love every moment of your life.
Sourav Ghosh kudos Mr. Ghosh
'Failing in engineering' brought most of us here...ppl mre intrstd on Success After many failures..Inspiring story at the end..Just Follow ur heart
"My mom was really worried that I wont get dowry" EPIC EPIC :D :D Very inspiring speech though! :) :)
Its like, I spent an awesome 10 minutes!
So inspirational !
We're proud of you !
Self confidence is the main part for any achievement. Great said.
lots and lots of positive energy here...
I am in tears, so inspirational... Thnx bro..
That One MOMENT is Success!! Kudos brother, you are brave, you told dont think, but your Video is gonna make many THINK deeply about NOT THINKING and following Passion.
Sir You are thinking about him, but he already told don't think. Do something new don't worry about passion it will improve if you don't think about Passion just do it will bring you up..
wow...this video is truly awesome...!!! it gives u an insight in the brain of someone u can connect wid..i luv it..!!!
these type of people prove that " failure is stepping stone to success" provided you have the self confidence, honesty and the guts to follow the thought . Really inspiring for people like me who have failed but still try with a positive thought...!!!!
i can never live a life that i don't want to live but i live a life that some one else wanted me to live.........really heart touchig words.....greatly inspired by you varun thank you so much
Mann.. I never knew Varun Agarwal is the one who'se behind my favorite website almamater !
Kudos to the team. #JustDoIt
Really wonderful Varun. I got the link to this video from one of my friends and it was amazing to see you doing what you love to do.
Just 2 words for this - Amazingly Inspirational !!!
These videos make me stronger!!!! It eliminates negativity n makes me believe I CAN ACHIEVE MY DREAMS!!!!!
This is amazing. Thank you for the amazing video 😊
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holy shit!!
this video my friend can shape lives.
on point and inspirational
kudos to Mr.agarwal
I have watched many ted talks, but some reason, this has been one of the most inspiring talks.. Thank You Varun Agraval.
I have seen this video for more than ten times. But I feel inspired each time I watch.. U rocks and role model for many youngsters!!
In Computer Science engineering they teach you how to program Excel - not train you to work on it.
Lol true :p
Highly motivating!!
yes i ve heard of him .. read of him .. glad to hear his success story now... really inspiring ...
Absolutely loved it!! Amazing inspiration for teens.
! think most of us give up before we even start because we think too much. All our energy is consumed in over thinking and finally we give up on our ideas and dreams.
So please 'Stop Thinking, Just Do It'.
i admire this guy !!!!
amazing....lovely....i am up to my dreams too hope will get something good with it....
I always tried to tell the students this,but your video made the things easily, all the best.
This is an inspiring talk. I just hope people don't take it in wrong sense. I keep hearing people say "I don't have to worry about failed exams. I will just not think. I will be successful." . Key here is follow your passion !!
A film on him should be made.
Amazing Story...Very inspiring !!
Although the Entire Video is Motivating but, the last 30 seconds are MIND BLOWING for Rajat's story.
Happy for India.
I've been watching yes talks for a year now and suddenly I saw this.
This is something that is telling me that my country was amazing and it will be amazing forever
I love my India
I love ink talks
i feel pumped up. Thanks bro. I WILL stop overthinking and pursue my dreams.
awesome!!
new and fresh : Merchandise for Schools :D
this was so natual and simple...true to heart
Probably one of the first videos i remember talking about passion and all after i got used to youtube!
Great inspiring video Varun...you are so right..Dont Think..Just Do...
keeps me moving now !! all the best
Brilliant
Yes! Messages like this works as a fuel for dreamers.
really inspiring one
Deepali Singh yup.. are u doing engineering as well?
Wow... an awsum video evr seen.. tis guy.. wit vry simpl languag.. cool words.. stolen my mind.. i jus strtd seeing tis video wit al th wrlds biggest frustration & stres.. nw it jus flew awy.. thnk u frnd..
Everyone put these words, '' just follow your dreams'' simply but here I am like what to do. What's my dream and what's my goal. It's kinda blurry in my head. I cannot see a thing.
brilliant! Two simple words.
hmmm..............
a boy who has set a milestone like sachin tendulkar,,,thank you buddy for changing me.....@!@ thanx alot varun
Luck luck luck! I have see many people dropped out of engineering , started thier own business without thinking n with same confidence as other Sucessive businessmans but now they are living in loss..their are many many other stories..so plzz stop admiring others n be jealous..plzz don't 'Don't Think' but 'Think Different' ..
Failure is Storage of Energy to push you up with more power
Take my advice and make a movie on your life..its so movie-like and awe-inspiring.
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You are right....
awesome quote-"Dont think just do"......
best speech... on d part of dnt think... it's always works....
now I think how to not think... :D
just let it go, over-thinking really alters your imaginative skills.
U nailed it Varun....proud of you that you could break those notions by showing the world that we have brilliant and successful people without they being an Engineer or Doctor. I am 35 yrs old and already one tenth of this planet calls be Anu Aunty....oops ye theek nai hua!!!
Start what you are best at.
anu aunty app hain.
Innovation=Idea=Engineering.
its simply superb.......i am in class9 now and u know how much it had boosted me is just unbelievable.......u r awesome
very inspiring, indeed.
Hope many of us would be able to follow our dreams too.
One Question. What's was the KID, wearing the Cottonian hoodie, doing in a BAR? (6:45)
he walks past the bar...not in the bar. listen again kid
Tejas Kokate He says walks past us, not past the bar.
Yup that means he walked in front of their eyes.maybe they were sitting in the window when they saw that kid
It could also mean he was in the bar. You said "he walks past the bar" which means that he was outside, which is not true, he could have been or he couldn't have been.
Have you forgotten that you're living in India?
hey . i know this might not even be read by a few people and its probably not going to be noticed but let me take this opportunity to tell you my story . i recently failed maths in my first year engineering i literally cried myself to sleep these past few nights ...i did not do engineering because my parents told me to or because i was forced i chose it because i loved it and it amazed me ... i cant see myself doing anything besides engineering and i have many dreams apart from engineering that i want to accomplish .. i am one to think before doing things and always thinking of outcomes and possibilities rather than actually doing something ...this video has inspired me and reignited my ambitions .soon you'll see companies and buildings with my name on it ....I WILL SUCCEED AND I WONT EVEN NEED TO THINK. ....thank you
U are not alone bro. So have i
so inspiring coz most inspiration story ends with lots of money n dey compare it wit success ...the best part in this speech is finding happiness and living your life as you want...might be best speech I really say from my heart wow...
This is what i hv been preaching to my friends that the ultimate success in life is to live your life your way , living a life u always wanted too. Well , that was enlightening.
Dude ! .. this is awesome... amazing guy .. enterpreneurship is all about being awesome ... :D
Dont think - Atittude !
Superb man..truly inspiring story !! Just do :)
yes, don't think too much...agreed. Let's go ahead and try for every opportunity/alternatives in our life....we will found that task which we love by depth of heart.
This is such a motivating and inspiring video for all who "Think" and fear of failure they stop dreaming and let their life going the way other want...
"Dont think. Just do." - Modern day mantra!
see that's very enlightining for me but i dont't know who'll make all this understand to my parents , relatives, elders, neighbours, and all those who have pinned their hopes and expectations upon me? All these guys just create so much hype about getting into an IIT
You've no choice, but to study, and if u do well, go ahead, if not, leave all this, and follow your passion..
varun agarwals book ,is my most favourite of all time,written in fantastic style
A very perfect story that is true for many Bangaloreans. I have the very same happened to me when I was 7 yr old in 1967... I lived with the promise I made to my dad, went against my doctor uncle and is living my dreams even today at 62 plus....
Just do what you love to do.
First up, congrats Varun on your success. Much as I hate to be raining on your parade, I'm not sure it's a very original idea.Most of the schools and colleges I know, including your own have had their personalized hoodies and Tshirts for long. Lots of companies in Tirupur including many known to me were custom manufacturing Tees and branded wear for schools and colleges. You speak really well, smart and fluent, and I think it really resonates well with the youth, but there isn't much by way of nuts and bolts here. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you for one good reason, that you backed yourself and you braved odds and opposition, and that is a message that the audience can carry for sure, but I can't seem to share your enthusiasm about your business plan. This is just my 10 paisa worth take, but having said that, last word, is nothing succeeds like success and since you've succeeded kudos to you.
That's the whole point. He could've sat on his ass thinking that's the business plan is average but he stopped thinking and just went for it.
this guy is damn good man. Alma mater is damn sexy and we got our hoodie's too but our bc school flicked it from us.
each engineer can view this video to get motivate in life.. fail engineer can do anything..nice dude
what an awesome inspiring video..
this man just thought me "DON'T THINK JUST DO".
He is fucking inspiring
why cant u say that without swearing
ha, nice glasses
i too fail many times 😢😭
Happy to see that ppl lyk u exist in this country...
very inspiring brother....Wish u all the very best for ur future....India needs ppl like u....
formal education gets you a living
self education gets you a fortune :)
Having formal and self education will get you both. Especially if the formal education was your choice of interest and not others.
two minutes of silence for anu aunty!🙈😂😂
It hard to stickntonur dream
sometimes you give up and sometimes society makes it to do
But the kid inside us always want to do it and keep that kid alive.
Beautiful video..
well said
Varun.. This is the most inspiring video i have ever seen in my life.. like the way u said and the point "Don't Think"
lol@ u need to work for Infosys to get some dowry..hahaha..
awesome dude. mee too hv strtd. my own small venture.. hope I cud deliver a speech like dis some day too
cherrs!!!!!!..
I think i am going to write a book "10:39 min of inspiration"
Tell me u done
I had tears at the end...wonderful and really inspiring...I want to say only one thing...india's old and obsolete schooling system must be rejuvenated to produce the healthy people for a strong country. we are not able to do coz our schooling and social system. let us take a step towards that....Thanks Varun...god bless you....
Varun Agarwal inspiring millions of people now in youtube ..
Dont giveup ur dreams ...
"Don't think."
Just do it and Don't think much!
Fantastic :)
Brilliant guy..very unusual to find someone who with great ease manages to reform himself after a failure during engineering and look where he's today!
when you talk from your heart it becomes incredible.
In western countires all universities have their own clothing line with their name on it ( hoodies being the most common). I doubt this is a new idea, just that never happened in India. But no offence.
just focus on the message transferred!!!
He still implemented an idea like that in a market with demand for it.
He didn't know anything about business and still could find where the demand is and exploited it to be the man he is now.
You are right bro, the idea wasn’t new he presented it to be his original. No offence.
A good idea copied is still a good idea
ANU AUNTY?? AHHEM AHHEM LOL
Amazing presentation.. one of the best that I have come across.. specially caz we are of similar ages.. can connect so well..
You are an inspiration man
I always want to live my dream like you did
Greatttt speaker and motivator
what was that school boy doing in the bar ?
haha
read his book
Sowmya Akellabalàbà would balam74alibalamu4al
so he didnt finish his engeneering degree
He did.
He did it..
even if he did or didnt nothing gonna change for him :)
Yes me too
Stupendous man. I have always admired people like you who have had the courage to follow their heart. Adds up to my motivation as well
Thank you.....I'm too an Engineering student having lots of trouble in studies bcoz of my 2 yr gap..but if I succed in life...it will be becoz of u...I'll chase my dreams as far as I can...Thanks for the inspiration...!!! DeK
what was cottonian kid doing in a bar?
It has been in detail in his book,the kid was not in bar when varun and mal were out for a smoke outside the bar a cottonian kid had walked past
Thanks +Rama for enlightening me.
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