Why I LOVE FAILURES? | R. Deepak S.K. | TEDxSGU

India's education system often focuses on marks, exams and jobs, while coping with setbacks receives less attention. This TEDxSGU talk by R. Deepak S.K. looks at how peace and gratitude can serve as foundations for pursuing success, and how separating what we control from what we cannot can help people let go of the past and outside opinions. It draws on the career journeys of several Indian sports and film figures to argue that failure is rarely the end and that everyone moves forward on their own timeline. The speaker also addresses the pressures of academic stress, unemployment and financial strain, and the serious challenge of suicide in India, with a message that struggling people are not alone.

• Why coping with failure is rarely taught in schools
• Separating what is in our control from what is not
• Calculated risk and lessons from well-known Indian athletes and actors
• A message of support for people who are struggling

In India, we teach young people how to score marks, crack exams, and land jobs. But what we rarely teach them is how to deal with life when things don’t go as planned. That silence comes at a cost. India continues to face the serious challenge of suicide, with academic pressure, unemployment, financial stress, and personal struggles among the concerns affecting people’s lives. This talk offers a more human way of looking at life. Peace and gratitude shouldn’t be things we wait to experience after achieving success; they are foundations that help us navigate life and pursue success with greater clarity. By learning to distinguish between what is entirely within our control, what we can partly influence, and what lies beyond our control, we can focus our energy where it matters most and learn to let go of the past and the weight of other people’s opinions. Drawing inspiration from the journeys of MS Dhoni, Thalapathy Vijay, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sanju Samson, this talk explores why failure is rarely the end, how calculated risks can lead to extraordinary achievements, and why everyone moves forward on their own timeline. If you’re struggling right now, remember this: you are not behind in life, your failures do not define you, and you are not alone. Sometimes, what feels like the end of your journey is simply the beginning of a new chapter. R. Deepak S.K. is an Author, Management and Leadership Expert, AI Education Innovator, Career Counsellor and Personal Development Mentor. A Government of India Certified Management Expert, he has authored 33 books covering personal development, career, leadership, mindset, education and youth development. His professional journey reflects continuous learning, reinvention and leadership growth, including contributing to business growth from ₹0 to ₹250+ crore and working with 250+ employees. He has trained 2,00,000+ students in Artificial Intelligence and engaged with leading IIMs, IITs and government ecosystems on education, AI, skills and youth development. His work focuses on empowering individuals through learning, leadership, career guidance and future-ready skills. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx