Everyone`s journey is unique, woven with challenges and triumphs. The magic of “So what” is like a lamp on a dark road. When life tests you, ask: So what if it`s hard? So what if it takes time? So what if I`ve stumbled before? I will keep going.

Each time you say “So what” against the odds, you don`t just move forward — you ignite hope, beckon courage, and open the door to a new beginning.

Lt Col (Dr) Dharamdatt Goel (Retd.) is a Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology, a Postgraduate degree in Personnel Management, and a B.Ed. degree. A Battle Casualty and War-Wounded soldier, he lost a leg below the knee in an operation at the Line of Control in 2002. Undeterred, he embraced adventure sports such as paragliding, skiing, long-distance swimming, biking, and kite surfing. He also holds the distinction of being the first Indian to paraglide with an artificial leg, a feat recognized by the Limca Book of Records.

He is the author of the bestseller When People Doubted My Ability to Walk, I Decided to Fly, which has been translated into Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and even Braille for the visually impaired.