TEDxBITSGoa - Laxman Gole - My experiments with truth
During the year 1991, even the mere mention of Laxman Gole's name aroused distress in the minds of people. As part of a 19 member extortionist gang, he was well versed with the motley of ways of getting money from people without killing them, but condemning them to a lifetime of excruciatingly painful memories. However, it was only a matter of time before Gole was booked under 18 cases and made to serve a six and a half year term in jail, where his startling transformation was initiated, guided along the path of rediscovery by nothing but a book, THE book- Mahatma Gandhi's 'My Experiments With Truth'. His tryst with the naked truth inspired him to experiment with his renewed life, confess to all his crimes and give life a second shot. He also influenced his inmates to a large extent to read the book and do the same. 4 years down the line, he stands today, with not a hint of shame, but with his head held high, as a consultant with Vedzen, a Pune based company which assists corporates achieve business excellence. Gole's phenomenal transformation stands an alibi to the fact that there's always hope for a better future. In this talk, Laxman gives an in depth look at this transformation from a convicted prisoner to a corporate employee. AboutTEDx: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion <b>...</b>
