It is often said that success comes through hard work, perseverance and determination. And this post by the founder of the startup on the social network eloquently proves it. Sumit Mittal took to X (formerly Twitter) to describe the challenges he faced during his academic and career pursuits.
In a deeply personal note, he wrote, “Yes, I failed IIT JEE twice. Yes, I failed in pre-school chemistry exam. Yes, my family faced financial crisis. Yes, I worked in a call center. Yes, I completed BCA from a distant college. Yes, I started by teaching four students in a very small room. But I got AIR 4 in NIMCET from NIT, but now I have worked with M I product. I am a mentor 1000 students Life is supposed to be full of ups and downs.
A post about rejection and resilience goes viral
The post quickly gained traction on the platform, garnering more than 36,500 views.
Mittal’s journey reflects an unconventional path marked by early academic setbacks and financial difficulties. He wrote about failing auditions, working in a call center, and completing a bachelor’s degree in computer applications at a distant college during a challenging time.
Despite these obstacles, he later secured an All India Rank 4 in the NIMCET entrance exam and completed his Master of Computer Applications from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
He then worked with leading product-based organizations before venturing into mentoring and currently mentors thousands of students based on insights from his own experience.
Social media is applauding the inspirational journey
Many users related to the post and the comment section were flooded with notes of appreciation and encouragement for the author. commented: “The very essence of life beautifully summed up”. Another added: “Failure and loss are the worst things. But only those who don’t lose heart are successful.”
A third comment highlighted the emotional side of success, saying, “Resumes don’t show scars, but your story proves that setbacks are just preparation for a massive comeback. From a small room to an inspirational mentor to thousands.”
Other users also shared messages of support, including “Well done! I wish you continued success” and “That’s so inspiring. I’m proud of you man.”
A similar inspirational story is circulating online, in which Brett Adcock, the founder of Figure AI, who is ranked 144th on the Forbes net worth list, shared that he came from humble beginnings.
“I grew up on a farm with no money. Now I can build the kind of projects I only saw in science fiction as a kid. I don’t take it for granted,” he wrote in response to X’s post congratulating him on his success.
