As humans we must have come to this realization at some point in our lives that the most profound stories are often hidden in the smallest margins

Talking about the ‘dehumanization of excellence’, it seems our work culture doesn’t lie far behind in it. When we focus on the peak, we forget about the climb. When a score becomes the so-called “perfect”, it doesn’t leave room for the messy, beautiful reality of human error, creativity and original thought. Someone who dares to think outside the box is seen as unusual. A 100% as the only benchmark for success leads to mechanical intelligence and superficial performance rather than real happiness and appreciation for one’s own outcomes.

Our society has been nurturing a sensitive issue where a score of 90 or 80 or less is seen as a failure. This has undoubtedly become a beacon for the mental health crisis in majority of the students. With family, teachers and the larger bodies feeding into it, this issue has........

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