The Exam of Life Aayan sat in the silent examination hall, his heart pounding as he flipped through the pages of his test. He had prepared for this moment—late-night study sessions, countless practice problems, and pages filled with notes. But as he read the first question, doubt crept into his mind. The clock ticked. Minutes turned into an hour. He wrote what he could, second-guessing every answer. When time was up, he handed in his paper with a mix of relief and uncertainty. Days later, the results were out. Aayan held his breath as he scrolled down the list. His name was there, but beside it was a dreaded letter—"F". Failure. His chest tightened. Had all his effort been for nothing? Had he not studied hard enough? A wave of frustration and disappointment crashed over him. He wanted to give up. To hide away and never face another test again. But then, something changed. His professor’s words echoed in his mind: "An exam is not just a test of knowledge; it’s a test of g...