--- title: "Discussion on \"Developer Journey of a Failure Student\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"Developer Journey of a Failure Student\". In 2018, when I passed out of high school, I did what most Indian high school grads from the science stream do. I took a year off to prepare for the JEE exam that can get me into an IIT.\nBut something strange happened in that one year. Along with pre..." url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [Developer Journey of a Failure Student](https://blog.exploreraadi.com/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In 2018, when I passed out of high school, I did what most Indian high school grads from the science stream do. I took a year off to prepare for the JEE exam that can get me into an IIT. But something strange happened in that one year. Along with pre... Jun 13, 2021 · 4 min read · blog.exploreraadi.com Read the article - [#learning-journey](https://hashnode.com/tag/learning-journey) - [#beginners](https://hashnode.com/tag/beginners) - [#webdev](https://hashnode.com/tag/webdev) ## Written by [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) @exploreraadi · India [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) Builder | Writer | Conversationalist A rare breed of engineers living at the intersection of product, design and code. ## Responses 10 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Prit Kalariya](https://hashnode.com/@PritKalariya) [Jun 15, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c8618f590a5c0656565e58) You've had such an amazing journey brother. And everyone can well see the efforts you have put through these years. And yes, it takes a lot of courage and right guidance to take such an important decision in one's life. And your efforts are truly reflect in your success. You are a great inspiration for everyone out there. And I'm glad to have connected with you. Keep rocking as always brother 🙌 [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 15, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c8618f590a5c0656565e58#reply-60c89b6fbbd8c506819af706) Thanks Prit, those words means a lot. Cheering for you too buddy🎉 [Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou) [Jun 14, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c75201590a5c0656564751) I don't think you should have worked as hard as Elon. There are other ways to make it. And you clearly have found one [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) :) Thank you for sharing your story. [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 14, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c75201590a5c0656564751#reply-60c77760bbd8c506819ae2f7) Thanks a lot Eleftheria, yes I did and I totally agree. Everyone has hyped up the hustle culture so much that they don't even question twice about when it is important and in how much proportion. [Sahil Pabale](https://hashnode.com/@sahilpabale) [Jun 14, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c74749590a5c0656564669) Damn this just inspired me a LOT and now I'm motivated to BECOME A BETTER DEVELOPER👍 [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 14, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c74749590a5c0656564669#reply-60c7763a590a5c0656564c7f) Glad you found it helpful, all the best🙌 [Vipin Chandra](https://hashnode.com/@Easyvipin) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5d19e1679ed6f51a27af5) What a journey man You Just have started !! Long way to go 🙌🙌 [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5d19e1679ed6f51a27af5#reply-60c5d73c1679ed6f51a27b8e) Totally bro, long way to go🙌 [Reethanya S](https://hashnode.com/@Reethanya303) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5bf431679ed6f51a279de) Such an inspiring blog sir . Your hard work is so evident , and the journey has been good so far . And i totally agree with this sir "**there is a big difference between how you assume things will end up and how they actually end up in life**." [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5bf431679ed6f51a279de#reply-60c5d72b1679ed6f51a27b86) Thanks Reethanya, those words means a lot🙂 [Vivek Lokhande](https://hashnode.com/@vivek181) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5b9474e04b16f7673054d) Beautiful journey man [Manthankumar Satani](https://hashnode.com/@itsmnthn) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5b18b1679ed6f51a27925) Awesome Journey so far... 🎉 [Dwaipayan Chakroborty](https://hashnode.com/@Dtech-Dbug) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5af674e04b16f767304c6) This is so inspiring, Aadi. You have come a long way, now. Bet the feeling's magical. ❤️ _We see you achieving more brother, we believe in you_💐🤗 [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5af674e04b16f767304c6#reply-60c5d6f41679ed6f51a27b7b) It indeed is man❤️ [Aditi Shree](https://hashnode.com/@Aditi2610) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5aab04e04b16f76730475) 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Your journey is inspiring and you are an inspiration Thank you so much for sharing your experience [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5aab04e04b16f76730475#reply-60c5d6d14e04b16f76730720) Thanks Aditi, glad you found it helpful 🙌 [Sanskriti Gupta](https://hashnode.com/@sanskritigupta) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5a92f1679ed6f51a2789d) This is such a heartfelt article written by you, Aditya. I can feel the evident hard work it must've needed to reach the place you are today. Taking such a step is not fun & games. I'm grateful that I'll get to witness your future endeavors as well. 🎉🎉 [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5a92f1679ed6f51a2789d#reply-60c5d6ac1679ed6f51a27b63) Awww! Sweet as ever Sanskriti. Thank you very much and Infact I am glad that I'll get to witness the journey of a strong girl like you. Keep growing in your own ways and don't let the expectations of others meddle with your choices. [Sanskriti Gupta](https://hashnode.com/@sanskritigupta) [Jun 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/developer-journey-of-a-failure-student/60c5a4b34e04b16f767303e5/comment/60c5a92f1679ed6f51a2789d#reply-60c6393d1679ed6f51a28202) Aah, you'll get me all teary eyes again :'') [Aditya Raj](https://hashnode.com/@exploreraadi)