In his inspiring Talk, IAS Hitesh Kumar Meena shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming an Additional Deputy Commissioner. A 2018 UPSC and Indian Forest Service exam topper, Hitesh emphasizes dreaming big, overcoming challenges with discipline, and the transformative power of education. Hitesh exemplifies the spirit of relentless determination and serves as a beacon of motivation for all. IAS Hitesh Meena is a 2019 batch officer who cracked UPSC exam in 2018. He is currently serving as the Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Gurugram. He also cracked the Indian Forest Service Examination in 2018. He holds a B.Tech (Civil Engineering) degree from IIT BHU, Varanasi and an M.Tech (Transportation Engineering) degree from IIT Delhi. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx