Goals play a crucial role in your life. Without goals, you feel aimless and lack motivation. Achieving your goals fills you with a sense of pride and happiness. Even if you don’t achieve everything you set out to, goals give you a sense of direction and purpose. Rastrika Shakya from ApEx talked to three people to find out where their childhood dreams led them.

Shambhu Puri, Fashion designer

As a child, I often imagined my future career with excitement. Growing up in a middle-class family of eight instilled a sense of responsibility in me, especially since my father passed away early. From a young age, I wanted to become a doctor. But after completing higher secondary education, I had a difficult decision to make due to family circumstances and I shifted my focus from medicine to fashion design. Although this was a significant career change, I embraced it with unwavering determination and hard work. I began to receive orders and eventually launched my clothing brand, ‘Sam Sui Clothing’. I had the opportunity to work on various projects, including music videos, notable Nepali movies, TV commercials, reality shows, and many more. My journey has not been without challenges, but I have learned that the fashion industry demands perseverance and hard work. While my childhood dream might have been unfulfilled, I have found my passion.

Sumikchya Shakya, Chemical engineering student

As a child, I wanted to become a doctor. The idea of healing and helping others held a strong appeal for me, and I envisioned a future where I could make a positive impact on people’s lives through medicine. However, time went on and my interest changed. I found myself drawn towards the field of chemical engineering. The allure of problem-solving, innovation, and the potential to contribute to advancements in technology and manufacturing became predominant in my life. While my career path took a different direction than what I initially imagined, I’m grateful for the opportunities and fulfillment that my chosen field has provided me.

Unique Rajak, Data engineer

As a child, I always dreamed of becoming an engineer. Engineering always intrigued me because it offered the opportunity to apply logical thinking and creativity to build and fix things. I loved the feeling of accomplishment that came with creating something new. As I grew older, my journey took a different path and I explored different fields within engineering. I found myself increasingly drawn to the world of data and technology. The power and potential of data-driven solutions captivated me, and I realized that becoming a data engineer would allow me to combine my passion for problem-solving with cutting-edge technology. I struggled to secure an academic internship and had to settle for a different role to complete my degree. Now, as a data engineer, I get to design, build, and optimize data systems and pipelines, using my skills and knowledge to make an impact in the digital landscape.