Q1. Which do you prioritize more in your decision-making: Following your heart or using your brain?
Debanshi: My heart.
Q2. Name one skill that you think everyone should learn.
Debanshi: Learn Cooking.
Q3. What is something that truly scares you?
Debanshi: Losing someone is truly scares me.
Q4. Define yourself in five words.
Debanshi: Introvert, Shy, Lazy, Unsure, Social media extrovert.
Q5. How do you stay focused?
Debanshi: I stay focused by connecting with family, often calling my father for support and guidance.
Q6. What is your worst habit?
Debanshi: My worst habit is running away from problems.
Q7. What is the most expensive thing you own?
Debanshi: The most expensive thing I own is a paintbrush that cost Rupees 350.
Q8. Name two person who inspires you, one celebrity and one non-celebrity.
Celebrity: Kasturi Panda (IAS)
Non-Celebrity: Dr. Tanvisha Mishra (My Senior).-
She wasn’t initially very confident, but gradually, she transformed herself into her best version and even won awards. These very things inspire me.
Q9. How many hours do you usually sleep?
Debanshi: 4 hrs.
Q10. Do you have any good sleep hacks that you use?
Debanshi: I am taking to someone who is special for me before sleeping.
Q11. Arrange these in order of your priorities – Money, Love, Fame, Peace, respect?
Debanshi: Peace > Respect > Money>Love > Fame.
Q12. What do you think is more worthy of pursuit than wealth?
Debanshi: True friends.
Q13. How do you build and maintain long-lasting relationships?
Debanshi: Communication and maintaining some distance, as it prevents taking each other for granted and keeps the relationship healthy.
Q14. What gives you peace in your career as well as in your relationship?
Debanshi: Attention, love and care.
Q15. What is your biggest realization in life so far?
Debanshi: The only constant in life is change, and understanding that “this too shall pass” has been my greatest insight.
Q16. If you were given another chance, would you still choose to be born a human?
Debanshi: Yes…
Q17. Have you ever experienced any miracle? Please share it.
Debanshi: Yes! I experienced a miracle when I went through a breakup and was deeply traumatized by it. At that time, I found solace in my belief in Radha and Krishna. Although I had a statue of Radha at home, there wasn’t one of Krishna. Then, someone gifted me a Krishna statue without even knowing what I was going through. Shortly after, I find someone special. It all felt like magic to me, restoring my faith in divine intervention.
Q18. If you meet God, what would you say to him?
Debanshi: I would ask why everyone’s life is not the same.
Q19. What is something that blows your mind?
Debanshi: After a breakup, I was upset and wanted to talk, but a lot of time had passed without us speaking, and I didn’t want to be the one to initiate the conversation. So, I wrote about it in my diary, almost like a prayer to God, asking for just one conversation. The very next day, he called me. That moment completely blew my mind.
Q20. Give one financial advice that you’ve learned.
Debanshi: If you don’t manage your money then find someone who can.
Q21. One piece of advice that you would like to give your younger shelf?
Debanshi: Stand up for yourself.
Q22. What is your favourite Quote?
Debanshi: This, too, shall past.
Q23. Name your favourite book and a movie.
Book: Revolution 2020
Movie: The Family Man.
Q24. What is your definition of success?
Debanshi: Success, to me, is when I don’t have to second-guess myself before pursuing or buying something; I’ll consider it a success.
Q25. What is life according to you?
Debanshi: I have a quote that sums it up for me: ‘Do not disturb yourself by imagining your whole life at once.
———–Thank You———
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