Rejected by Harvard and Stanford, no problem. He got the Platinum in God of War. Entrepreneur's inspiring post goes viral
So, Who Exactly Is Aayam Bansal?
Despite facing rejection from every one of his dream institutions, Aayam Bansal isn't wallowing in disappointment. Instead, he's busy celebrating a different kind of victory—one forged with resilience, grit, and a PlayStation controller. The young entrepreneur recently shared that he has achieved the coveted Platinum Trophy in the popular video game God of War—a feat requiring immense perseverance and skill.Taking to LinkedIn, Bansal candidly laid bare his string of recent letdowns: Stanford said no. MIT passed. Harvard never responded. Venture capitalists turned him down. His ideal internship never came through. Yet rather than allowing these setbacks to define him, Bansal chose to highlight a moment of personal triumph that reflected his inner strength. 'Still, I went on to get the Platinum Trophy in God of War,' he wrote. 'Because real warriors don't wait for validation — they forge their own path.'The post struck a chord across the internet. On LinkedIn, it quickly went viral, garnering over 5,000 likes and hundreds of comments supporting his optimistic mindset. On Reddit, particularly the LinkedIn Lunatics subreddit, it gained over 13,000 upvotes and sparked lively discussions. One user declared, 'I'm rooting for this guy,' while another wrote humorously, 'I'd hire this guy in a heartbeat. But I'd also have to be his gaming buddy. Either he tones it down a bit or books meetings with me so we can game together.'What set Bansal's message apart was his refusal to let traditional markers of success dictate his self-worth. In a culture obsessed with elite degrees, prestigious internships, and startup capital, his post served as a refreshing reminder that fulfillment and progress can come from unexpected places—even digital battlegrounds. It's not about the accolades others bestow but the personal victories we fight for, celebrate, and grow from.He is currently the CEO of Aisaock, a budding venture in the tech world. He also holds a degree in data and AI from the prestigious National University of Singapore. While elite universities and investors might have passed him over, Bansal's story is resonating with thousands for its raw honesty and refusal to conform to societal definitions of success.In his own way, Aayam Bansal is proving that life isn't just about chasing big names—it's about playing your game, your way, and earning your own trophies along the journey.
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