Success does not necessarily wait for a trophy. It begins with a spark, a thought, a moment where someone ordinary chooses to become extraordinary.
Recently, during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, the Prime Minister of India, Hon. Narendra Modi highlighted something simple, yet deeply meaningful: Children should read biographies of people who have achieved big things in life. Because, superheroes are fun: they fly, they fight the villains, they save the world. But you know what’s even more powerful? People. Real people. Real struggles. Real journeys.
Along with appreciating their success, they should also learn about their beginnings, their childhood, their first step forward. Because that is where the magic begins.
Once Upon a Time…They Were Like You!
“Kabhi-kabhi, humare saamne vo bade bane yahi pata chalta hai, lekin vo bhi kabhi chote the. Jab bacche yeh dekhte hain, to vo relate karte hain, unhe pata lagta hai kii bachpan me vo log bhi unhi ke jaise the. Inn biographies se unhe prerna milti hai.” – PM Modi
The stories of success, the narratives of excellence make it very easy for children to assume that these people were always brilliant, always lucky. But, biographies tell a different story. They unfold the events from their journeys, step-by-step, moment-by-moment. They show the child who was scared to speak, the student who failed an exam, the kid from a small town with big dreams and very few resources, and suddenly, success feels possible.
PM Modi talks about that one small step achievers take towards success. It often looks tiny at first. Barely noticeable. Like raising a hand in class, giving one more try after failure, and choosing to focus when no one is watching. Biographies spotlights these small moments that later become turning points.
If They Can Do It, You Can Too!
The mindsets of children are not shaped by mere books and marksheets. Their frame of mind, how they see the world, how they see themselves, strive on stories. When they read about people who dared to fly beyond the capacity of their wings, something inside them shifts. The hard-rock limits turn negotiable, struggles become temporary, and “this is beyond my ability” gradually transforms into “if they could take the first step and reach there, maybe I can too.” That’s the power of a well-told life story. It doesn’t teach. It inspires.
This is exactly where meaningful storytelling becomes important. Because a biography is not just a timeline of achievements. It is a journey. A series of falls and rises.
At Maneesh Media – a coffee table book publishing company, this belief is the core of what we do. We don’t just write about success, we write about the road to it. The early days. The doubts. The difficulties. The grit behind the glory. We tell stories of people who didn’t start with wings but built them along the way. People who stood on the ground, looked at the sky, and chose to believe they could fly. And when people read such journeys, they don’t just admire the person in the book, they begin to reimagine their own story.
Why Biographies Matter More Than Ever
Today’s world is fast. People are surrounded by overnight success stories, viral frames, and instant results. What they don’t see is the years of effort behind those moments. Whereas, biographies show the process, reminding readers that setbacks are not the end of the story, they are a part of it. This understanding of the journey builds resilience, patience, and courage…the qualities that matter much more than a perfect marksheet.
Sometimes, the spark in children to do something extraordinary is ignited by their teachers, sometimes by their guardians, and very often by a story. This is why at Maneesh Media we document such life journeys. To ignite the spark. When children read these biographies, they do not just turn pages, they turn passion into plans, turning into dreamers who are not afraid to walk the path to success, with one step, one inspiration, one story at a time.
