Siddharth’s story is not one of conventional struggle. His is one of adaptability and acceptance and growth. He credits his parents’ hard work in their days for a cushioned environment in his years of initial development. He grew up in the financially stable streets of Oman for the first decade of his life. He had a nest warmed with the love of his friends and family.
As the first curveball life threw at him, his parents decided to move back to India. The visuals on the television of life changed abruptly, and Siddharth’s day-to-day took a sharp detour. Completely uprooted, this was quite a bit for a 10-year-old Siddharth to take. He found joy in accompanying his mother to her NGO. As he saw the difficulties rural children underwent to get their primary education, he not only found comfort in his status quo once again but also empathized with the situation at hand. He became one of the kids there, attending workshops, and playing games closer to Mother Earth. “Subconsciously, I learned to make the most of what is available, to empathize and to be grateful for what I have,” he says.
“I learned from my mother one of my most profound life lessons”, he recalls with a smile, “She encouraged me to embody the fluidity of water, to accept and act, not complain and react.”
He holds this value system integral to his decision-making, professional and life ethos. So, as Siddharth was promoted to Team Lead at Rayden Interactive and was entrusted with a team significantly larger than he was prepared for, he was able to flow into the position with valour. He admits with a chuckle that there are days of challenges but the mettle in his voice assures one of success.
All this, over a glass of warm water that he says best suits his health. Oh, the poetry.
