“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

David Goggins, a kid from New York, brought up in adverse conditions had his early life characterised by racism and bullying. He suffered from obesity from a young age and lived in a highly dysfunctional family with an abusive father. But that did not stop him from enlisting in the US Military and joining the ranks of the mighty Navy SEALs- an elite special forces group which had one of the most rigorous screening procedures in the world.

David Goggins, a kid from New York, brought up in adverse conditions had his early life characterised by racism and bullying. He suffered from obesity from a young age and lived in a highly dysfunctional family with an abusive father. But that did not stop him from enlisting in the US Military and joining the ranks of the mighty Navy SEALs- an elite special forces group which had one of the most rigorous screening procedures in the world.

Goggins later earned the nickname, “The Toughest Man Alive”, not because of his physical strength, but because of his strong-willed determination, his tenacious willpower and most importantly, his control over his own mind and the discipline he employed.

To all my fellow Agnelites:

The world needs strong men and women now more than ever. Cultivate motivation, wield discipline and conquer your mind before taking on the world. Don’t indulge in guilty pleasures and instant gratification that modern society offers, instead, nurture the roots of patience and resilience in order to find true happiness.

In this post-modern world, don’t be a consumer, be a creator

Don’t be someone who destroys, be someone who builds, don’t be someone who hates, be someone who loves.

As your Head Boy, I approve this message and conclude with the timeless words of Marcus Aurelius-

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”

Sincerely,

Neelay Naman
(Head Boy)