Delhi, 19th November 2025 : Every milestone of significance carries one undeniable truth:
the greater the purpose, the tougher will be the process to achieve it. A
higher purpose always demands a tougher journey — that is the fundamental law
of meaningful success. When the purpose is higher, the process is never going
to be easy.
This principle continues to shape individuals,
organisations and initiatives that prioritise impact, long-term values and
societal progress over short-term convenience.
Just like a seed that endures darkness, pressure, heat
and unpredictable weather before it grows into a tree, meaningful achievements
also take time. A seed does not become a source of shade or fruit overnight —
its roots must strengthen, its stem must resist storms, and its growth must
withstand seasons of challenge. The seed suffers in silence long before the
world celebrates the tree — our journeys are no different.
One of the purest reflections of this truth is found
in the life of a farmer. A farmer sows a seed knowing that he will not see
results immediately. He wakes before sunrise, works through harsh weather,
faces uncertainty, pests, uneven rains and low market prices. Yet he continues
with faith, patience and resilience — because his purpose is bigger than his
process – he has to feed the people of a nation, perhaps many nations. A
farmer’s life teaches us that when your purpose feeds others, your hardships
become your strength. The farmer’s journey mirrors every purposeful mission:
relentless effort, invisible pain and a rewarding outcome that nourishes many.
Modern success stories further reinforce this truth.
Startups that begin in cramped rooms evolve into industry leaders only after
navigating funding hurdles, operational crises and relentless competition.
Innovators who introduce transformative ideas often face resistance before
earning acceptance. Social-impact organisations battle limited resources and
complex barriers before their missions begin empowering communities.
Struggle is not a setback; it is validation that the
goal truly matters. Success without struggle is a failure, also keeping in view
the evolving spirit of leadership and enterprise. Whether developing clean
technologies, building sustainable infrastructure or driving manufacturing
excellence, mission-led teams embrace challenges as essential steps. The
hardest decisions today often become the strongest foundations tomorrow.
Industries working toward national goals also
experience this reality. From renewable energy to digital transformation, and
from industrial capacity-building to skilling initiatives, every impactful
effort encounters regulatory complexities, technical gaps and investment
uncertainties. Yet, these struggles strengthen the foundation for progress.
Every meaningful journey demand resilience, patience
and clarity of purpose. Hardships never block the path — they prepare for the
next chapter. And the next chapter always rewards those who persist.
In the future, individuals and organisations will be
defined not merely by the purposes they pursue, but by the processes they build
to achieve them. As missions become more ambitious—impact creation, societal
value, sustainability, human-centric innovation—the path will demand smarter
systems, resilient mindsets and technology-enabled discipline.
Data-driven decisions, adaptive workflows, transparent
communication and purpose-led leadership will become essential pillars. The
organisations that thrive will be those that treat the process not as a hurdle,
but as a strategic asset—constantly refined, continuously learned from and
fearlessly aligned to a bigger, meaningful purpose. The greater the purpose,
the more evolved the process must become.
Ironically, most of us surrender in the process, yet
we want to achieve the purpose. How is this possible?
(Pavan Kaushik is a storyteller, speaker and author of
book Gazab Zindagi, a widely appreciated collection of real-life reflections
and inspirational stories that celebrate the human spirit, inner strength and
everyday resilience.)
