Balancing Dreams and Responsibilities!

Ever since my college days, I’ve wanted to build something of my own. To create a company, run a startup, and live the life of an entrepreneur. Back in my B.Tech, I even tried once. It wasn’t perfect, but it was mine. I used the small stipend I earned from internships to fund it, and that feeling of independence is something I’ll never forget.

Since 2020, I’ve been standing on my own feet. I’ve paid my fees, managed my expenses, and learned what it truly means to survive without depending on anyone. Later, I joined PwC and worked there for three years. Those years taught me discipline, patience, and the value of hard work. I saved whatever I could, always keeping that dream alive somewhere inside me.

Today, I’m pursuing my M.Tech in Techno-Entrepreneurship at IIT Hyderabad, still chasing that same dream of building something meaningful. But dreams aren’t easy when you come from a middle-class family. Starting something of your own takes years of patience, consistency, and financial stability. And when you don’t have that kind of backing, reality hits you hard. Passion alone can’t pay bills or support your family.

As the eldest child, I can’t think only about myself anymore. My father has carried our family’s weight for years, and now it’s my turn to let him rest. I want to make my family feel secure, to give them a life where they don’t have to think twice before buying something simple.

There are moments when I sit quietly and think that maybe I could try again. Maybe I could build a startup once more. But then I remind myself that I don’t have the luxury to fail. One wrong step won’t just affect me, it will affect everyone who depends on me. That’s the truth about being a middle-class dreamer. We don’t lack ambition, we just carry responsibilities with every choice we make.

For us, success isn’t measured by fame or wealth. It’s measured by peace. It’s about seeing our parents sleep peacefully at night, knowing their child is doing fine.

My dream hasn’t ended. It’s just waiting for the right time. One day, when things are more stable, I’ll return to it stronger, wiser, and more prepared. Until then, I’ll keep working hard, not just for myself but for my family, who once paused their dreams so I could chase mine.

Because in middle-class homes, that’s what we do. We pause our dreams, not abandon them. We struggle, we fall, we rise again, and we keep going. And someday, when life slows down a little, we quietly start dreaming again.

Let’s see where life takes me in the next ten years!