Legends never speak much; they prove with their actions. Today, I would like to share a story of one such ransom hardworking youngster whose achievements went by almost unnoticeable since he is not outspoken. But indeed, what he has accomplished is worth a read at www.storyofsouls.com. Meet 26-year-old Entrepreneur Mr. Dhruv Williams – An Ambitious Hustler, Strategist!
Quite naturally, we as humans tend to compare ourselves with the most exciting & famous celebrity and their struggles. But what about ordinary people?? Here at this platform, we talk of those ordinary people who are tough, have real struggles, and are not born with a silver spoon in their hands. Today, we have Dhruv with us, who tells us about the ordinary person’s struggles to become a successful entrepreneur and some other exciting details. Let’s see how this person has achieved a modest milestone & still growing as the year passes by.
The Past
Back in 2010, I remember an incident where a charming & probably the most famous guy throughout the entire year semester was untraceable for a few weeks. I did know that the whole class was feeling his absence too! After a few days, news came in that he met with one of the life-threatening accidents & was juggling between his life & death. He was disabled to brain hemorrhage, and probably one of the worst things is to hit by any sane human was to be in a ‘coma.’ The man lost his entire year and probably one memorable year, which students love to declare as the final year.
But for Dhruv Williams, things changed overnight. The doctors advised he can’t study further & which probably ended his career in terms of everything. He wasn’t aware of these facts fighting his life in a comma.
The trauma
But as he gained consciousness, he wakes up realized what has happened to him, but then he smiled. I never saw him being pessimistic or crying or depressed. That’s what I call a man with solid willpower; he doesn’t stop there. He was adamant about completing his Bachelor’s probably by the end of the year 2015. Yes, he set a target not only to get fit and back to his healthy life but also to challenge the world that he can do it. I should say that he was more than a triple (3x) Postgraduate (PG. Diploma in Banking. M.Com in B &F, MBA, CFA) with more than the usual efforts.
Yes, he could manage to do that all despite all the difficulties has he never looked back to his problems. But then he got another attack of his life as if issues are not willing to go off from his life. He was declared “over-educated” for a banking job. Where on the one hand, he wasn’t a graduate, but today, he is overqualified! Having a career in the bank was his dream. He has been dreaming day in and out for this job only. The struggle that he has done by far was just to become a banker! Now, the truth is he has to find his way. Most importantly, he has to accept it to overcome this obstacle.
This time, I thought Dhruv Williams would be shattered as, where on the one hand, he ought to be happy that he has proved doctors and people around wrong, but that did not help him!
Survival
He did two full-time jobs but was passionate about creating something. The people around him rarely liked this habit of conceptualization but ‘hated’ by most of the masses. He looks ugly, but because he was away too ambitious and passionate dreamer, he is hailing from a very ordinary background. It was hard for most people to accept that he could realize his dreams, too, despite several setbacks.
The Present
Today, he is one of the founders of one of the most prestigious branding agencies – William’s Brand Management (www.williamsbm.com). He has managed to spur and expand his business in several countries, namely Greece, Dubai, Cyprus, Russia, Egypt, Austria, &, most importantly, India. His company is currently on a small scale & but due to his passion and belief, people throughout the globe believe in him.
He worked hard to the extent that he has his company. He is working with one of the well-established Digital marketing agency, in Mumbai, India, and is also associated with a couple of startups from Poland & Israel.
Quite a while ago, he wrote a book, “Extra-Terrestrial Human” ET Human, which was quite a rage in Britain. Even from the source, he got nominated for BFSA Awards.
Summary of his life events
Dilemma’s at the age of
- 12: Faced discrimination & Social Abuse
- 14: Went bankrupt
- 15: Tortured & Abused by Professors for fees
- 18: Heart Broken
- 19: Met with a life-threatening accident two years in Coma
- 20: Suffered Brain hemorrhage
- 21: Continued Education
- 22: Completed Bachelors, Started with own business
- 23: Started 4 Post Graduate Degrees, Full-time Job n business
- 24: Completed all the degrees went for banking job became unemployed. Done 2 Full times jobs, Slept only 4 hours in a day
- 25: Started with the Company Williams Brand Management, expand in 7 countries till date
- 26: Written a Novel “Extra-Terrestrial Human,” Nominated for BFSI Awards (UK)
‘Nothing is impossible when you have with your dedication & aim in mind.” With the difficulties pulling others down, Dhruv became more cautious at every step but never lost hope in life. I am sure that he is going to make history and will go a long way. It is not only my belief, but since I know him personally, I can say this.
Miss. Beena Shah – Our Storyteller
Beena Shah is an MBA graduate & Ex-classmate of Dhruv Williams. She is a plethora of knowledge and wisdom only for the people whom she admires a lot. She loves to support the true and real people who have the willingness to change themselves for good!
Pic Courtesy: CNBC Boardroom
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