Acharya Prashant shares his observations from his time at IIT regarding the true measure of excellence. He argues that a student from a remote area with a lower rank is often superior to a privileged student with a top rank because excellence is not defined by one's current position, but by the challenges and struggles overcome to reach that position. He emphasizes that achievements should be measured by the intensity of the struggle rather than the final destination alone. Using the example of inherited wealth, he explains that having money does not make one superior if it was simply received as an inheritance. True excellence lies in making superior choices and maintaining discipline against physical or worldly inclinations. Ultimately, he asserts that excellence is found solely in the quality of one's choices.
