Srutanjay Narayanan, I.A.S., shares six invaluable lessons drawn from his journey, encouraging aspiring young leaders across all domains to catalyze positive change and shape a brighter future. Srutanjay Narayanan I.A.S. is serving as the Additional Collector (Development) of Villupuram district. Despite his roots in the realm of cinema and having had the opportunity to explore the entertainment industry, he chose to delve into diverse fields of education and embarked on an impressive career journey, even taking on night shifts while simultaneously preparing for the toughest exam in the country, the UPSC. 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