It was just another rainy day in June and like any other 10th grader, I was eagerly awaiting the results of my board examinations. Ah, it was an explosive amalgamation of nervousness and exhilaration! As it turned out, I fared pretty well in my exams. But once the festivities subsided, I felt unsettled. Questions perturbed every second of my being: "What now?" "What's going to come next?" "What is the correct path for me?"

That's when I came across alarming statistics. We spend 70% of our lives working! This indicates that our careers basically dictate magnanimous portions of our happiness quotient in life. Moreover, a huge majority of professionals today are unhappy with their jobs. I could not imagine being one of them! So I decided to voice my concerns regarding this and that’s when a close relative introduced me to Lesli India. Lo and behold, after just one aptitude test and one counselling session, I had all the clarity and confidence I needed!

Lesli India's psychometric test was such a refreshing change from the usual humdrum aptitude tests I'd previously come across.

It was slow, steady, and had me doing my research. This helped me feel confident in my choices and made me so self-aware! I realised what I'm good at, what I need to work on, and the things that require my prime focus. No one can know you, better than you know yourself. This newfound self-awareness illuminated by results of the test - helped me shape other aspects of my life too. It turned out to be quite a fortunate bargain indeed!

The test had various sections, analysing every little aspect of my aptitude and interests. The highlight of the experience, was the counselling session with the founder of Lesli india – a person with great academic track record and 25 years of corporate experience at various reputed companies. He works towards getting to know the student because an inclination towards a career option is as important as the aptitude for it. What I liked the most was that a pathway wasn't imposed upon me; I was exposed to the three narrowed -down high potential career options based on the test results.

I was then enlightened about the different educational approaches and strategies to reach the holy grail. Fresh out of school, I had incessant questions about the real world, and how to create an existence for myself in it. I was amazed by the diligence, patience and intellect used to answer every question. By the end of the whole experience, I was convinced and clear.

Knowing what I'm best suited for, and being aware of the process that will help me get there, has me actively working towards pursuing my goals. It's helping me check things off my bucket list. Trust me, there's nothing more satisfying than that!

None of us can foretell the future, or change our situations. But it definitely helps to have a path paved out, early on. A regret-free, satisfying, and despondency-free life is just a couple of clicks away! What are you waiting for?