Failing is not a bad thing, but being afraid of your failures definitely is.
Failing is not a bad thing, but being afraid of your failures definitely is.
Ashok Gogia is from Banaras, a city infused with cultural multiplicity that has now knocked on the doors of Fashion as well.
Ashok is into tattoo fashion and runs a tattoo studio called Chhota Mall Tattoo Zone. He studied till the third grade and couldn't continue further owing to a lack of financial resources.
Speaking about his challenges, Ashok says that one should not be afraid of difficulties in life since they are an indicator of success. He urges everyone not to get bogged down by miseries, since sorrows imply that happiness is just around the corner. Ashok advises everyone to keep their childhood hobbies alive in them as it might help them in the future. He mentions that education is important, but your talent and skills always top the list.
When asked what he does in his free time, Ashok says that we all should utilize our free time well by doing something that we enjoy. He says that people who travel always have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge, so one should definitely travel.
When asked about role models, Ashok says that our ancestors are our best role models. He urges everyone to stay connected to their roots and values. Ashok adds that such people never fall or face any obstacle in life.
As a message to the youth, Ashok says that it’s only failures that are the stepping stones to success, so one must not be afraid of them. He adds that we always start from scratch and then climb up the ladder.