Every month, Glocal Pvt. Ltd. organizes a powerful and transformative event titled Coca-Cola Presents Youth Dialogue. This is not just another talk program; it’s a living, breathing space where ideas take shape, careers find direction, and emotional well-being is nurtured. For many young people, life today can feel like a race with no finish line — expectations from family, society, and even themselves can be overwhelming. In this fast-paced environment, this platform stands as a gentle reminder: success is not only about chasing goals but also about building mental resilience and emotional awareness.
The event draws young individuals from all walks of life, each with their own dreams, struggles, and stories. They come to hear experiences that go beyond motivational slogans, stories that are raw, real, and deeply human. Here, youth do not just listen to advice; they connect with values, vision, and purpose.
Youth Dialogue at Monastic College: Lessons from Manish Jha
On June 17, the Youth Dialogue was hosted at Monastic College, Janakpurdam, with a distinguished guest speaker Honourable Manish Jha, a respected politician, Member of the House of
Representatives, and spokesperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. His presence itself brought energy to the hall, but it was his words that truly ignited minds. Right at the start, Mr. Jha reminded the audience of a timeless truth: “Never leave the battlefield of education.” He emphasized that self-improvement is a lifelong process and that one must keep pushing forward “until and unless you are almost dead.” To make his point even stronger, he shared an inspiring quote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai:
“The day you feel that you have learnt everything, you are almost dead.”
In his perspective, learning is oxygen for personal growth. The moment you think you know it all, you stop growing. Nobody wants to be “dead” in terms of growth, so learning becomes the only way forward not just for success, but for creating positive change in life.
Chasing the Next Milestone
During the session, he made a thought-provoking point: If you are still celebrating what you have already achieved, you are holding yourself back. True fulfillment comes not from past accomplishments, but from working towards what you haven’t yet achieved. Being overly obsessed with one milestone can limit your vision.
He urged students to set new, unique goals every day — no matter how small — because these continuous steps keep life exciting and meaningful. He explained that if a person keeps talking about old achievements, it signals they haven’t made recent progress. “If you share the GPA of Class 10 while in your Bachelor’s level,” he said, “it makes no sense. To inspire others at your current stage, you must have current achievements.”This message hit home for many progress is about moving forward, not reliving the past.
The Power of Humility
Mr. Jha also spoke about humility as a foundation for positivity. To be humble is to accept life as it comes — both the victories and the setbacks. He compared the attitude to a bank balance: you don’t need to show it everywhere; use it only when necessary.
A humble person learns faster, adapts better, and earns the respect of others. In his words, humility allows you to grow without arrogance and succeed without losing your humanity.
Exploration Over Regret
One of his strongest pieces of advice for students was to explore as much as possible. At the start of their journey, young people may not know what they are truly best at. Some may only discover their real strengths decades later sometimes even after retirement. That’s why exploration is so important. Trying different experiences, learning new skills, and stepping outside your comfort
zone can protect you from the regret of thinking “I could have been this” or “I should have tried that”. Every exploration adds a new layer to your identity and opens doors you didn’t even know existed.
Q&A Session: Where to Begin Exploring
As the session opened for questions, one curious student raised a hand and asked, “Where should we begin exploring? There are so many options, and sometimes we don’t know where to start.”
Mr. Jha’s answer was both practical and inspiring:
“Begin with what you already have around you. Explore your own interests, even the smallest ones. If you like reading, read different genres. If you like technology, try building or learning something new. Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity to create opportunities by saying yes to experiences.”
He explained that exploration doesn’t always mean big travel or expensive courses. It can start with joining a local club, volunteering, trying a small project, or learning a skill online. The key is momentum once you start moving, you discover more paths.
He reminded students that the first step will always feel uncertain, but it’s the only way to reach clarity. “You can’t figure out your best path by sitting and thinking. You discover it by walking,” he concluded.
Closing Thoughts
The Coca-Cola Presents Youth Dialogue session at Monastic College was not just a speech; it was a wake-up call for young minds. Honourable Manish Jha’s insights on learning, humility, progress, and exploration along with the interactive Q&A left students motivated to dream bigger, work harder, and stay grounded. In a society that often measures success only in numbers and titles, his words were a refreshing reminder: The true measure of success is growth in knowledge, in mindset, and in character
