🎮 From Gaming Addiction to Redemption – The Story of Durga Kishore | IIT Kharagpur to IBM 💻🔥------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DK's LinkedIn - / durga-kishore-mattaparthi-b9774a4a DK's Channel - / @mindlensed
YouTube Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLo3KqXmV5M
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this raw and inspiring episode, I sit down with my friend Durga Kishore, who opens up about his rollercoaster journey through IIT Kharagpur, the dark side of gaming addiction, and his eventual comeback to land a career at IBM.🕹️ Life Before IIT:Durga always loved gaming growing up and got into IIT Kharagpur with ease—thanks to a healthy rivalry with a competitive friend.🏫 Life at IIT KGP:But the IIT dream wasn't what he expected. Durga hated the slideshow-style teaching and large impersonal classrooms. Disillusioned and disconnected, he turned to games like Age of Empires and Dota, sometimes playing 10–12 hours a day, skipping classes, and slowly spiraling into depression.His academics suffered, and he struggled with his M. Tech Project (MTP). When placement season came, he didn’t get placed.💭 Turning Point:Haunted by a recurring dream of a crashing plane, Durga knew he had to change. He picked himself up, started preparing seriously, and rebuilt his career step by step.💼 Life After IIT:Today, he’s working at IBM, mentoring juniors, and is about to become a father—a far cry from the dark days of isolation and self-doubt.Durga’s story is a candid account of failure, reflection, and redemption. A must-watch for any student struggling at IIT or battling burnout.🔔 Like, Share & Subscribe to support more such real conversations!#iitkharagpur #gamingaddiction #redemptionstory #mentalhealth #ageofempires #dota2 #iitlife #ibm #mentorshipmatters #studentstruggles #placementseason #inspiringjourney #podcastindia #iitjee #iit #jee #jeeadvanced #jee2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:0:00 Teaser0:54 Introduction - Durga Kishore Mattaparthi (DK)1:52 Life Before IIT as a Student7:56 Gaming + IIT Prep10:11 IIT Exam Day16:06 Social Media Distractions19:17 Life at IIT - First Impressions23:20 Reality Hits27:33 Manufacturing Engg Coursework29:42 Gaming in IIT College as an Escape37:56 Placements - No Job44:23 Life after IIT45:55 Journey of Recovery50:46 Dealing with Low Self-Esteem and Confidence + Mental Health54:31 Software Job and IBM1:01:47 Preparing for Parenthood1:08:47 Rapid Fire1:10:00 Outro------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Where to Ask for Help?IIT Kharagpur - +91 3222 281173 / cc@adm.iitkgp.ac.inIIT Bombay - 8448440632 / https://www.talktoangel.com/iit-bomba...IIT Delhi - 011 2659 1165 / https://bsw.iitd.ac.in/counselling.phpIIT Madras - 044 4813 6222IIT Palakkad - 04923 226315, 04923 226316 / mitra@iitpkd.ac.in
