Forged in Adversity: The Relentless Rise of a Self-Made Man | Aquil ur Rahaman | TEDxVCOE
This isn’t just a success story—it’s a survival story. I wasn’t handed anything. Every step of my journey has been a battle: against doubt, failure, fear, and the odds stacked against me. But through grit, sacrifice, and relentless hustle, I built something real.In this video, I open up about the unseen struggles behind the scenes—the late nights, the rejections, the failures that nearly broke me, and the mindset that refused to quit. If you’re chasing a dream, building your vision from scratch, or fighting to rise—this is for you.Let my journey remind you: it’s not about where you start. It’s about how hard you’re willing to fight for where you're going. Aquil ur Rahaman (born November 12, 1984) is an Indian entrepreneur and founder of Mobina, AHR IT Consulting, and CLOUD IT LLC, organizations dedicated to creating overseas job opportunities. Overcoming personal and financial hardships, he built a successful career in recruitment and skill development. Honored with the Bengal Business Samman, 50 under 50 Empowered Indians awardee by the fox story India (2024) and India Excellence Awards (2024), Inspired by resilience, his ventures honor his late mother, empowering job seekers and aspiring professionals worldwide. 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
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