Una, August 29- “Only those who have life in their dreams can achieve their destination. Wings are of no use, it is courage that makes one fly.” With these inspiring words, Deputy Commissioner Una Jatin Lal gave the message to the students to think big, set big goals and work with patience and continuity to achieve them in a special motivational and counseling session organized in Palakwah Auditorium of Haroli Sub Division on Friday.
In this special session, students of Dr. Simmi Agnihotri Government Degree College Haroli, Mohan Lal Dutt Government Degree College Khadd and Sant Baba Dhangu Wale Gurjar Government College Beeton were present in large numbers.

The journey from an average student to IAS-
The Deputy Commissioner shared his life experience with the students. He told that he was an average student in school and college, but he always had the feeling in his mind that he has to do something that will bring glory to his parents.
He started his career in a call centre, then worked in a government undertaking. One day a senior IAS officer visited the office. Seeing that welcome, he developed a deep interest in civil services and then he decided that this would be his destination.
Jatin Lal told how he spent his lunch breaks, metro travel and every spare moment in studying. He kept distance from social media and unnecessary activities. He got full support from his parents and wife. He took leave from his job and finally resigned and made preparation his priority.
He told that not being able to give enough time to his family during preparation was the biggest test for him. At that time, he had decided in his mind that the day he becomes an IAS, along with contributing to the construction of society, he will give his parents and wife every happiness that they deserve. The fruit of his hard work and discipline was his selection in the Indian Administrative Service of the 2016 batch.

Patience, perseverance and continuity along with hard work are the real keys to success-
The Deputy Commissioner explained to the students that success is not served on a platter. Patience, perseverance and consistency are the real keys. A person either wins or learns. Only he loses who stops trying. He said that motivation fluctuates, but discipline is permanent. Whatever the goal, one has to take out time for it every day. He explained to the students the essence of “Yato Bhave, Tato Bhavati” i.e. you will become what you think. He said that they should decide whether they want to live a normal life or move towards excellence.

Answers to students’ queries-
In the session, students asked queries about studies, stress, Hindi medium, notes and exam-related questions and preparation.
A student said that one does not get sleep during exam days, questions keep revolving in the mind. On this, the Deputy Commissioner said in a light-hearted manner that this is a good thing. Keep studying until you get sleepy. The mind is active and is searching for solutions to the questions.
On being asked about preparation through Hindi medium, he said that now high quality books and material are available in Hindi as well. Success is possible in this medium as well with hard work and patience.
He also said that emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than intelligence quotient (IQ), because it tells how you face situations.

Special message for girls-
Jatin Lal addressed the girl students He said that they should first become self-reliant in life. Marriage has its own place, but becoming independent and capable is the biggest achievement.

The real mantra of success-
This session was not limited to the preparation of UPSC examination, but was dedicated to the preparation of success in life. Giving the essence of life to the students, the Deputy Commissioner said
Be quiet and work hard, your success will make noise itself. Do not run after becoming a perfectionist, just keep trying continuously. A weak person loses to circumstances, a strong person learns from them and moves forward.
SDM Haroli Vishal Sharma, officers of various departments and professors of colleges were also present in the program. The students expressed their gratitude to Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal for this wonderful session.