🌟 Remembering the Missile Man: A Tribute to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on His Jayanti🌟
Today, we celebrate the birth anniversary of a visionary, a man who not only dreamt but also gave wings to millions of young minds – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam 🙏
He taught us that dreams are not what we see when we sleep, but those that don't let us sleep. His journey, from a humble background to becoming the 11th President of India and one of the greatest scientists in our history, is nothing short of extraordinary.
✨ An Inspiring Incident:
During his tenure as a scientist at ISRO, Dr. Kalam was working on the launch of the SLV-3 (Satellite Launch Vehicle). Despite months of hard work and dedication, the launch in 1979 failed. The rocket plunged into the Bay of Bengal, and the entire team was heartbroken.
As the leader of the project, it was expected that Dr. Kalam would face the media and the nation’s disappointment. But something incredible happened that day: Prof. Satish Dhawan, then Chairman of ISRO, stood up and took full responsibility for the failure. He addressed the media and the public, saying, “We failed today, but I have complete faith in my team, and we will succeed next time.”
True to his word, the very next year, under Dr. Kalam’s leadership, the SLV-3 successfully launched Rohini into space, marking a giant leap for India’s space program. And this time, it was Dr. Kalam who was sent to meet the press and share the victory.
🔥 The Moral of the Story
True leaders stand with their teams in times of failure and give them the stage in times of success.
Dr. Kalam taught us that failure is not the end; it’s a stepping stone to greatness. It’s not the failure that defines us, but how we rise after it. His legacy is a testament to resilience, hard work, and the belief that every individual has the power to shape their own destiny.
On this #APJAbdulKalamJayanti, let us pledge to dream big, embrace failure as part of the journey, and always uplift those around us.
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