Varun Agarwal: From failing in engineering to co-founding a million-dollar company

[@KaranBulani]

I am sure that I am not only one to see it again and again

[@manyasingh5992]

Hell yeah, you're not! He's just so right.

[@weiredify]

yup u r rgt

[@rushabhmehta7618]

agreed !!!

[@rodrothwell4956]

and again and again and again - great story

[@youthanek]

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

[@zubairpi]

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!

[@rishabsharma8702]

Strange world right ! I am too sitting in my company after quitting my job watching this video .

[@VikramINCA]

It's a constant fight between security vs dreams.

[@amannailwal4673]

5 years since you wrote this...what did you choose?

[@humanyoda]

What he REALLY meant is "Don't doubt yourself", not "Don't think".

[@rederblue2265]

lol agreed

[@cp_200]

yupp

[@SamirPatnaik]

+humanyoda truth

[@Veer-Feeds]

+humanyoda Exactly!!

[@yeshwanthkumar445]

+humanyoda yup....but if u think more...u vll definitely doubt urself

[@lanadelxo2574]

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!

[@TechEDUrao]

his english is so fluent .... i want that

[@darshanmantri473]

+kashif rao 25 rs per Kg!!!!!!!!!

[@vishnus4628]

+darshan mantri haha

[@gamefun2525]

+vishnu s Ahahahaha

[@vishnus4628]

+Umar Farooque whoooo

[@adityabhansali7355]

He is south Indian. They generally have a strong command over English

[@SouravGhoshji]

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.

[@neerajgupta6855]

Sourav Ghosh kudos Mr. Ghosh

[@maureenoconnell8181]

This boy is really an inspiration for many youngstars around the world, Well done Varun.

[@sarmisthadas8008]

Maureen O’Connell yes..He is inspiration of us and whole world

[@ashwanth_priyanka]

'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

[@mr_altamushali]

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

[@shubhamkatre1]

Altamush Ali ryt bro...

[@ZVizoNaleo]

Altamush Ali so true happened same here

[@shajeeaao4557]

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.

[@SheshKumarBhombore]

"My mom was really worried that I wont get dowry" EPIC EPIC :D :D Very inspiring speech though! :) :)

[@bnshivakumar]

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.

[@abhaysinghkanwar6354]

so happy for you

[@JeyanthanI]

Mann.. I never knew Varun Agarwal is the one who'se behind my favorite website almamater ! Kudos to the team. #JustDoIt

[@vanetdesouza5797]

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...!!!!

[@abdurrahmaanhunter6310]

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

[@rohan00753]

U are not alone bro. So have i

[@georgek7860]

hello am a singer and at a very initial stages of my career..however am doing pretty good for myself..coz i applied the same method of dont think and just follow your heart...you are too good in conveying your message..and actually that anu aunty has really played an important part to contribute the theory of dont think in your case..anyways i kept glued to your video and its really inspiring...you really mesmerised with ur speech,,absolutely outstanding...loved it,,thanks ..

[@alyashakhan8068]

Its like, I spent an awesome 10 minutes! So inspirational ! We're proud of you !

[@MrSumeet1000]

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' ..

[@charmispala]

lots and lots of positive energy here...

[@prashant131979]

Although the Entire Video is Motivating but, the last 30 seconds are MIND BLOWING for Rajat's story.

[@Project_mayhem94]

I am in tears, so inspirational... Thnx bro..

[@urbanjohndsouza9749]

Hi Varun great to hear your achievements. This morning, my son Glen just told me to watch your youtube From failing in engineering to co-founding a million-dollar company talk. I was talking to my son over skype. My son is in 1st year PUC in Mangalore and I am working here in Malaysia as a Professor in Medical College. I really really agree with you"Dont think, but just do it". You are a great motivator to the younger generation through your achievemnet. Proud of you, keep going and God bless you. Dr Urban D'Souza Malaysia

[@DrBrijendraChaudhary]

In Computer Science engineering they teach you how to program Excel - not train you to work on it.

[@SouravGhoshji]

Lol true :p

[@arjunshajan511]

Varun bro,,, I have my call letter in my hand,& I have 2-days to get into a MNC,, but,, but,, the last words of u,, made me tear the shit piece of paper & will follow my own dream INDIAN ARMY,,,& I really really thank u,,u,,u,,, for that, I would never ever forget this moment & would never regret this "jab tak h jaan",, "jab tak h jaan" "jab tak h jaan"....

[@TheSabari171]

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.

[@rohitsomkuwar972]

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..

[@harshit1194]

Just ordered "How I braved Anu aunty" on Amazon immediately after watching the video. "DON'T THINK" Truly an inspiration for many. :)

[@edzetekitsolutions7168]

Self confidence is the main part for any achievement. Great said.

[@prasanthvenna2977]

Varun Agarwal inspiring millions of people now in youtube .. Dont giveup ur dreams ...

[@PankajSharmaEdTech]

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.

[@jineshjayakumar3357]

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 !!

[@PerformanceCoachAnuradha]

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!!!

[@PerformanceCoachAnuradha]

Start what you are best at.

[@amandeepverma760]

anu aunty app hain.

[@tickle296]

Innovation=Idea=Engineering.

[@Dek27]

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

[@debadattabhattacharjee3171]

A film on him should be made.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Follow your dreams! Everyone will tell you not to risk anything, but you have to believe in yourself. Especially when going off the main path. Believe in yourself and everything will work out.

[@katyayinipant7359]

holy shit!! this video my friend can shape lives. on point and inspirational kudos to Mr.agarwal

[@srimadhurivenigalla5162]

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

[@BigWigo]

Amazing Story...Very inspiring !!

[@ratty9588]

this is shivendra thakur... boss... u rock,.... your r my inspiration.. hats off varun..... best of luck for your future

[@shekharsiriya9566]

One Question. What's was the KID, wearing the Cottonian hoodie, doing in a BAR? (6:45)

[@tejaspune]

he walks past the bar...not in the bar. listen again kid

[@-rpm]

Tejas Kokate He says walks past us, not past the bar.

[@tejaspune]

Yup that means he walked in front of their eyes.maybe they were sitting in the window when they saw that kid

[@-rpm]

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.

[@carnagekabuto9759]

Have you forgotten that you're living in India?

[@arpitranka23]

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.

[@coachcbs]

Failure is Storage of Energy to push you up with more power

[@shriswamiramanand]

I have watched many ted talks, but some reason, this has been one of the most inspiring talks.. Thank You Varun Agraval.

[@sanjayd8808]

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.

[@mayankuniyal6888]

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.

[@surajyathinatti6927]

I read "how I braved anu aunty and confounded a million dollar company" its truly inspirational......

[@aanchaljhunjhunwala9411]

i admire this guy !!!!

[@manishature9658]

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!

[@sivaraj1384]

i feel pumped up. Thanks bro. I WILL stop overthinking and pursue my dreams.

[@daseulsobreviviente]

Inspiring .....4:47 .."4yrs of engineering and Microsoft excel is the only one needed ".......good one

[@bachpan001]

a boy who has set a milestone like sachin tendulkar,,,thank you buddy for changing me.....@!@ thanx alot varun

[@samhithnamburu]

Very Inspiring talk. Indian academics drive most of the students towards Doctor and Engineering courses, even though many of their talents are else where. After engineering, I have seen many of them quitting and doing where their heart is. Slowly we should move away from herding everyone towards these streams, real life heroes like Varun are an example

[@Coffeeandchill20]

This is amazing. Thank you for the amazing video 😊

[@bipratipbiswas7766]

Aishyee kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXKooSdgL2GgJo

[@rohithbandari]

LIVE A LIFE THAT YOU WANT TO LIVE and not what others want you to live!

[@suhanaali1656]

wow...this video is truly awesome...!!! it gives u an insight in the brain of someone u can connect wid..i luv it..!!!

[@issaaczala5125]

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....

[@deepalisingh5660]

really inspiring one

[@shivamtiwari1682]

Deepali Singh yup.. are u doing engineering as well?

[@vijayasaraswathy9986]

Varun... U sorted out my 10 years dileamma in 10 mins.. Thank U.. Vijaya AUNTY

[@ujvalshankar]

Great inspiring video Varun...you are so right..Dont Think..Just Do... keeps me moving now !! all the best

[@Krishnashares]

Brilliant

[@SouravGhoshji]

Yes! Messages like this works as a fuel for dreamers.

[@viveksharma-zg1no]

really inspiring ...........................from engineering to film making, then to almamater store and finally a writer............ultimate dude

[@arpitranka23]

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

[@nexusbeing6403]

You've no choice, but to study, and if u do well, go ahead, if not, leave all this, and follow your passion..

[@NishantBhardwaj777]

He made it before all these social media influencers, I remember listening to him, he made more sense than all the influencers combined now, not sure where he is these days.

[@rainadodeja]

brilliant! Two simple words.

[@rj_darsh5356]

hmmm..............

[@AnushriShuklaASTAR]

These videos make me stronger!!!! It eliminates negativity n makes me believe I CAN ACHIEVE MY DREAMS!!!!!

[@ShivangiGupta108]

Highly motivating!!

[@One_Piece._]

I always overthink about my career and future. Most of the people forced me to be a doctor. They insert a feeling that if I didn't get medical seat than my whole life is shit. And this thought gave damage to my mental health. Maybe this is what I need in my life "Don't Think". Why I was even thinking about what's gonna happen in 5 years. Thank You dude .

[@Jordantzd]

He is fucking inspiring

[@naseem-civil3917]

why cant u say that without swearing

[@NotSoProGamers1]

ha, nice glasses

[@shantanudhawan]

Just 2 words for this - Amazingly Inspirational !!!

[@arnicakala]

amazing....lovely....i am up to my dreams too hope will get something good with it....

[@Redhatenthusiast]

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...

[@SuperRedux]

Take my advice and make a movie on your life..its so movie-like and awe-inspiring.

[@bipratipbiswas7766]

SuperRedux kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXKooSdgL2GgJo

[@psquare2260]

You are right....

[@vinodreddyannadi845]

Dont think, just do it..............worthy enough watching,

[@SwapnilBawane]

awesome!! new and fresh : Merchandise for Schools :D

[@mohannikam5535]

each engineer can view this video to get motivate in life.. fail engineer can do anything..nice dude

[@DesiMotivation]

Superb man..truly inspiring story !! Just do :)

[@AMIN35000]

varun agarwals book ,is my most favourite of all time,written in fantastic style

[@krishnachaitanya1164]

"Dont think. Just do." - Modern day mantra!

[@colourfullifewithdivya]

When you fail ,you need not to prove anything to anyone except yourself ...Very true

[@sritejkoduru]

two minutes of silence for anu aunty!🙈😂😂

[@DpakSharmaNoida]

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

[@UddhavArote]

Dude ! .. this is awesome... amazing guy .. enterpreneurship is all about being awesome ... :D

[@ajitoyadav22]

Dont think - Atittude !

[@rdewan10]

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'.

[@Yolo-xv3sg]

now I think how to not think... :D

[@adafridi]

just let it go, over-thinking really alters your imaginative skills.

[@ankitjain6607]

Don't think..... Just Do. Varun I Like this and also " Don't give up ur dreams"

[@gamereplayhq]

formal education gets you a living self education gets you a fortune :)

[@jazlynjohnson3724]

Having formal and self education will get you both. Especially if the formal education was your choice of interest and not others.

[@lafiya2997]

yes i ve heard of him .. read of him .. glad to hear his success story now... really inspiring ...

[@deeptifadte734]

IAM DOIN MY ENGINEERING NOW...!!!! hes talks kinda really boosted meh up

[@anuragsaikia1498]

When most of the younger generation isn't thinking at all but is being deluged with trends, this oversimplified message can be quite dangerous. Not that I disagree with him in the broader sense. I commend him on his courage to follow his dreams. I hope he goes on to become a serial entrepreneur.

[@Mridul.scentman]

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.

[@maheshsanil7727]

[@akliluasrat6629]

just focus on the message transferred!!!

[@luxsoap1]

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.

[@amayrajj1165]

You are right bro, the idea wasn’t new he presented it to be his original. No offence.

[@VictorTango137]

A good idea copied is still a good idea

[@vivekdevi5646]

inspiration what an indian needed!!

[@rachitsaxena9763]

I think i am going to write a book "10:39 min of inspiration"

[@Danishnow]

Tell me u done

[@TechnoTweet]

Everything seems to be hard until you gets your hands dirty on them. This is the truth of life. If someone else can do it, you are not different from them. Every body do hardwork, what makes a successful man different is his dedication to that work. Well speak, inspired me a lot.

[@mysteriousguy5501]

i too fail many times 😢😭

[@parvathiaaa6701]

its simply superb.......i am in class9 now and u know how much it had boosted me is just unbelievable.......u r awesome

[@abhishekjindal1900]

what was cottonian kid doing in a bar?

[@ramaraju5492]

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

[@abhishekjindal1900]

Thanks +Rama for enlightening me.

[@ntnchavda7]

dont think just do...mantra for success. thanks varun. 786

[@JPMeet]

Just do it and Don't think much! Fantastic :)

[@RishiAmrutiya]

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.

[@maxpc973]

Very inspiring Video...its all about 99% Hard Work and 1% Luck Hard Work = Keep Trying, think different and innovative

[@prabhatkumarRanjanhi]

i think inktalks is even better then ted talks.if you agree hit like

[@anukritsharma1798]

Like

[@varungehlot5221]

+prabhat kumar Ranjan The INK conference is associated with TED.

[@ScipioWasHere]

Ill tell you right now as an engineer I don't care at all for grades of classes that I do not care for. The bulk of my learning comes from me doing side projects that interest me and align with the focus that I want to go for (Websocket client/server communication for example, sooooooooo freakin cool). These focues are not taught in school but they are being developed and optimized daily and are being watched by top companies all over. Frankly I believe that things will work out and I enjoy learning. C's get degrees!!