A homage to our favorite President... Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam

How does one go about defining a perfect role model? 

Does one carry a list of all humanly possible positive points and try to seek them in one person? Or do you define it as someone who has already tread the same path as you want to and been successful at doing so? 

Everyone has a different parameter to define her or his own role model. And then we can have endless debates about who fits the bill of a Perfect Role Model. It would be a tough exercise to do and even tougher to arrive at a conclusion. 

But, for me, one person made all these difficulties disappear. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. 

His story is the quintessential stuff of Bollywood movies. And yet, we keep searching for good stories everywhere. He did not let setbacks or lack of opportunities affect him negatively. To have that kind of an optimism and maturity at a young age, is quite a rarity.

His career as a scientist and as a leader of his colleagues is already the stuff of legends. This lead to him ultimately being heralded as the Missile Man of India, on the back of which his popularity grew manifold. Like one of his quotes, his missiles too demanded that India respect itself, before it demanded that from the world. 

His rise to the chair of the President of India should serve as enough motivation to people who wish to work hard and earn their rightful share of success. His simplicity, despite being the President should serve as a lesson to all to remain humble through success. His zeal I hope one day permeates the leaders of this vast country and challenges them to shun all the negativity they have towards each other and work constructively towards building an India of Kalam sir's dreams. 

I had found my role model in APJ Abdul Kalam sir long ago. That he is a perfect role model or not, is something I let you decide for yourself. 

We leave you with one of the many famous Kalam sir's quote.