At BrilliantRead Media, our aim is to bring to our community some of the finest stories from the leadership world. As part of this endeavour, we invited a passionate young fitness trainer – Shyamantak Ganguly for an exclusive interview with us. He is a Martial Arts Instructor, Certified Fitness Trainer and Globally Recognized Karate Expert. Let’s learn more about his exciting journey, his background and his advice for our growing community:
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with him:
Talk us through your background and your journey, please;
I did my schooling from SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL and completed my graduation in B.com Hons from Bhawanipur Gujarati education society.
I started martial arts at the age of 3 and I am into martial arts for the last 23 years. Fitness for the last 6 years. I am 5 times national champion full contact Karate champion. I am a junior Asian Full Contact Karate Champion,2008.”
I am 2nd place holder in the International Championship, Brazil,2019 and 5th place holder in International Dream Cup,2018, South Korea. I am a certified FITNESS TRAINER FROM NSDC (Govt of India).
What made you passionate about ‘Martial Arts’?
I started martial arts training seeing my father and brother. I became passionate about martial arts as this helped me keep myself motivated, positive.
With martial arts, I was able to make many people confident, positive. It also helped me to develop the never give up spirit which helped me in different aspects of life.”
Martial Arts and fitness helped to develop strength, helped in weight loss, helped to increase flexibility and stamina. It also helps to develop mental strength
How do you manage to keep going despite the challenges? What drives you?
“SUCCESS TRAINS, FAILURE COMPLAINS”- this line motivates me every day.”
Martial Arts only taught us to never give up. Whatever comes in life, keep going. If you are determined and confident of what you are doing then whatever challenges come they will pass on their own.
Whenever I face any challenges, I always say ” I can I can” to myself.
Who do you believe has been the biggest source of motivation in your daily life?
My biggest source of motivation is my family. Especially my father Shihan Shivaji Ganguly. The way he struggled in life and kept on going with a smile on his face is just remarkable.
Every day I learn from him and he himself is an Institute of Martial arts.
What are some of the strategies that you believe have helped you grow as a person?
There are a few:
1) Being positive.
2) Hard work and honesty
3) Discipline
4) Taking up challenges every time.
Please share with us, how do you motivate your clients?
I motivate them by saying that if you feel down and frustrated just keep in mind why you started this.
I motivate them by saying yes you can do it and you have to do it.
You are always positive and motivated, what keeps you going?
My motivation comes from my family and especially my father. The way he struggled in his life and the way he faces any situation positively and with a smile. Whenever I see him I also get motivated that if he can do it, I can also do it.
In your opinion, what are the keys to success?
I will say it straight that there are many factors but if you really have to have the key elements then to me these are the ones:
(a) Honesty.
(b) Responsibility for my actions.
(c) Never give up spirit.
(d) Dedication.
(e) Positive Attitude.
(f) Discipline.
What advice would you give students and young professionals who want to have a successful career?
“SUCCESS TRAINS, FAILURE COMPLAINS” – this quote helped me a lot in life.
If you want to have a successful career then here are a few things that are important:
(i) Keep patience.
(ii) Keep working hard.
(iii) Be honest and have confidence in whatever you are doing.
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