Varnika, 15
Learning to develop thicker skin changed more than the way she handled criticism.
Varnika connected with the idea that, like a rhino, sometimes you need thick skin. She began learning not to let criticism or setbacks derail her and became more intentional about the people she allowed to influence her.
For Varnika, resilience was not simply about pushing through something difficult. It was also about recognizing when the people around her were helping her move forward and when they were holding her back.
The Lesson She Carried With Her
What happens around you does not have to determine where you go next.









