Meet Vetrinilavan, a civil engineer turned self-taught digital marketer and author of the book “The Art of Building Resilient Mind”. Vetrinilavan’s journey has been a challenging one with lots of ups and downs.
However, his determination and consistency in achieving his goals are truly inspirational.
It all started when he joined college in 2018 and started a YouTube channel, posting some WhatsApp status videos.
Vetrinilavan did it with passion for almost three years without any support from his friends and without seeing any results. Suddenly, in 2020, some of his videos went viral, and he hit 7K subscribers. However, his channel was shut down due to copyright issues, and all his three years of efforts went in vain.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Vetrinilavan spent most of his time watching TV, movies, web series, and playing PUBG. Suddenly, he saw some of his friends were earning money working online. He started researching online and learned about dropshipping. Although he faced lots of issues like money problems, Facebook bans on advertising, and losing almost 12K before making profits, he didn’t give up.
He continued to try and learn from YouTube and courses. He also tried to sell products internationally but failed, and Facebook restricted his advertising access. At that time, he had no idea what to do, but he kept trying.
Vetrinilavan needed money to start again, so he started freelancing with the skills he learned. It wasn’t easy, and he tried for three months to get his first client. He finished that job, earned some money, and after five months of effort, he started dropshipping again with the money he earned through freelancing. Finally, he started making sales and money.
Vetrinilavan believes in consistency more than hard work, and it has worked for him in every part of life. His ultimate aim is to have multiple income streams and to retire young and rich.
Over the past two years, Vetrinilavan has gained extensive experience in digital marketing. He started his career by building an eCommerce dropshipping company in India from scratch using Facebook and Shopify. He then moved on to freelancing on Upwork and received positive reviews from his clients.
Despite being in his final year of college at the time, Vetrinilavan managed to work with clients from around the world, including the US, UK, Germany, Australia, India, Pakistan, and Israel. He also had the chance to work with Indian startups and He made money through freelancing despite his health issues and paid one of his semester fees too.
Apart from freelancing, Vetrinilavan also has some business experience. He and his friend Rishivendan started an interior design firm called Designify World, which works 100% online. Vetrinilavan runs Facebook ads to attract clients, while his friend does interior design. Although they haven’t yet made significant profits, they have successfully attracted clients from the UK, India, and UAE.
Vetrinilavan has worked with over 50 clients in the past two years, gaining experience working on a wide range of projects with startups and established businesses.
Despite his health issues, Vetrinilavan didn’t let them hold him back. He used his experiences and challenges as inspiration to write a book titled “The Art of Building a Resilient Mind.” In his book, he shares his own journey and provides tips and advice for building mental resilience and overcoming obstacles in life and to achieve professional success despite illness and hardships.
“The Art of Building a Resilient Mind” is not just for entrepreneurs or digital marketers; it is a book for anyone looking to overcome adversity and build mental toughness. The book covers topics such as mindset, dealing with failures, self-care, and developing a growth mindset. Vetrinilavan’s aim in writing this book is to inspire others to keep pushing through tough times and to never give up on their dreams.
Vetrinilavan’s journey from a civil engineer to a self-taught digital marketer and author is a testament to the power of hard work and persistence. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, he never gave up on his goals and continued to push himself to learn and grow. His experiences have taught him the importance of mental resilience and how it can help us overcome any obstacle in life.
In conclusion, Vetrinilavan’s story is a great example of how anyone can achieve success in life, regardless of their background or circumstances. By staying focused, working hard, and developing mental resilience, anyone can overcome the challenges and achieve their dreams. His book, “The Art of Building a Resilient Mind,” is a must-read for anyone looking to build mental toughness and overcome adversity in life and to achieve professional success.