Dhruv Bhilare - Pune, Maharashtra

 

My journey with LMAD has been incredible. The growth I have experienced, both internally and in my perspective on life, is immense. It is difficult to put these emotions into words in a way that truly does justice to the impact LMAD has had on me, but here is my best attempt.

Before meeting Viral Sir, I would describe myself as rather impulsive and often dishonest, someone who took many things for granted.

However, I wouldn’t say my life took a complete turnaround after joining LMAD—I had already begun to ponder self-improvement earlier that year. But the experience of becoming part of the LMAD family and attending these conferences, interacting with so many incredible people, has sparked transformative changes in me.

The most remarkable changes I have experienced include becoming a more honest and hardworking individual, someone who genuinely values the people and opportunities in my life. But the most profound change has been belief—both in myself and in the people around me. Before connecting with LMAD, I often felt alone in my struggles, doubting whether there were people who truly believed in me. These moments of self-doubt led to numerous internal battles. However, through my journey with LMAD—from the youth conference to the regional conference—something changed. I started to realize how much people truly love, support, and believe in me and my aspirations. This belief is now the foundation of my confidence.

Today, I am in America, blessed to be studying what I love at the University of Cincinnati on a majority scholarship. This opportunity is something I cannot take for granted, and LMAD has instilled in me the strength and responsibility to make a positive impact wherever I go. I feel incredibly grateful not only for this opportunity but also for the knowledge that there are people who genuinely want to see me succeed. This belief gives me the strength to keep pushing forward.

Right now, I am able to learn, implement, and compete in robotics competitions, and in doing so, inspire those around me. I owe this ability to the people who love, believe in, and support me. I am deeply grateful that the LMAD family has played such a crucial role in making me realize this truth. Their unwavering belief in me has become a source of motivation, and I will carry it forward as I continue my journey of growth and contribution to the world.

This was my first time articulating my journey into words since the start.