When was the last time you tried something for the first time ?
- Ankur Jain
- Jul 14, 2023
- 2 min read
When was the last time you tried something for the first time ?

Your ability to try new things frequently describes your creative quotient. If you see my profile cum journey, you might call it very normal and standard - but that is the point I try to drive here. I don't want you to do sky diving or go to X place to be curious, you can drive your curiosity by being where you are.
During my multiple short term and full time stints across business and academia, I have remained curious to learn and try new things. See below a few of the practices I tried to keep my curiosity growing at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon :-
Picture this: an intense course on Mergers and Acquisitions. As part of a role-playing exercise, my teammates and I donned our negotiation hats and dove headfirst into the cutthroat world of corporate takeovers. But here's the twist: I unleashed my inner CEO, cunningly securing a golden parachute fit for a legend. The audacity! The exhilaration! f.t. my group mates, Sanat Kumar Jain and Aashish Anil Kumar
Hold on tight, because the wild ride doesn't stop there. In a Management of Banks and Financial Intermediaries lecture, we embarked on a simulation that transformed us into a bank, brimming with power and potential. The rules? Mere guidelines to be toyed with! With a mischievous glint in my eye, I toyed with the parameters while being compliant, making deposits irresistibly alluring in the start, while letting other banks pondering the fate of potential borrowers. Gaurvi Udasi, my ever-watchful partner-in-crime, valiantly tried to keep my extreme decisions in check. Little did we know, our bold moves would be shamelessly copied by other banks, who failed to grasp the brilliance behind our strategies.
But wait, the excitement doesn't end there! Brace yourself for the mind-bending realm of digital transformation. Alongside my daring comrades, Darsh Verma, Shreetoma Bag, and Vrinda Goyal, we embarked on an epic quest to defy conventions and rewrite the rules of the game. Our mantra? Break away from the pack and pioneer a new path. The simulations we faced mirrored the classic chicken and egg dilemma, but we fearlessly unleashed our creativity, challenging the very fabric of these digital realms.
My peers showered me with accolades, marveling at my prowess in navigating these simulations. Yet, I humbly say it's not about perfection, but the sheer audacity to try. The secret lies in embracing the unknown, exploring uncharted territories, and pushing the boundaries of what is deemed possible.
So, my fellow adventurers, join me in this tantalizing quest for curiosity and endless discovery. Together, let's shatter the confines of mediocrity and unleash the boundless potential within!"
Remember, it's important to stay true to your experiences. However, by adding a touch of storytelling and enthusiasm, you can certainly make your narrative more captivating and attention grabbing

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