Kochi: A strong desire and mental resilience can help overcome even the most daunting challenges, said Commander Abhilash Tomy while addressing students at the Summit of Future held at Jain (Deemed to be) University, Kochi.
Speaking at the session titled “Exploring Frontiers, Connecting Humanity,” Commander Tomy shared his extraordinary journey of survival and perseverance. Recalling the severe spinal injury he sustained in a rope accident in 2018 that left him confined to a wheelchair, he said many believed his journey had come to an end. “Four years later, I responded to those doubts by finishing second in the Golden Globe Race,” he said.
Highlighting the power of the human mind, he described it as a shield that protects and strengthens individuals during adversity. He urged students to practice silence and self-reflection by staying away from mobile phones for at least 20 minutes every day. “Only when we disconnect from the outside world can we understand ourselves and the world more clearly,” he said.
Commander Tomy also stressed the importance of creative dreaming, noting that the dreams he nurtured during the four days he spent alone at sea after the 2018 accident eventually shaped his return to competitive sailing and success years later.
The session was moderated by entrepreneur Limi Rose Tom and left a strong impression on students, inspiring them to pursue their dreams with determination and inner strength.
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