Inspiring Story: Samuel Mani - When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you will be successful

Samuel Mani was born with cerebral palsy, but that did not mow down his spirits. During his birth, there were a few complications that left him with a permanent physical disability. But what made him different from others, was not his appearance, but his grit and persistence to grow up like any normal kid. Mani has adapted the perceptions of society towards differently-abled and has made his peace with it. He does not seek support and is determined enough to reach his goals on his own.

Mani rightly quotes:

All my struggles are my own, all my victories are my own.

The Spastic Society of Northern India is where Samuel did his schooling from, the institution is now known as Action for Ability Development & Inclusion Hauz Khas, Delhi. His efforts didn’t go in vain, and he received immense support from people around him, be it his special educators, therapists or rehabilitators. Samuel cleared his class 10th exams and then 12th exams from St Mary School. He was motivated enough to study further, and he did, yes, he earned his graduation degree from Delhi University in Commerce stream. And, now it was time to face the real world challenges but, due to the typical mindset of people, Samuel didn’t land up with a job for two years. That is when the thought of arranging his own set-up. He took a course in computer hardware and software learning and founded a firm called Neutron Computers.

Mani is a strong-headed man who is not only financially independent, but also provides employment to five other people. Speaking about Neutron Computers, he says that sometimes it is good and sometimes it is not. He believes that had he been an ordinary person, business would have shaped out better. It is not his business he fights for, but against the mindset of people. Initially, he had problems settings up his venture as the idea was unique in itself to people. Nobody had heard of such a thing from a differently-abled person.

Samuel doesn’t care what people say about him and doesn’t look out for sympathy or support.

He speaks his mind saying:

Call me whatever you want, I don’t care. I earn my living, support my family, and that is the only important thing to me.

Though, it wasn’t a cake walk for him to set-up his business. He did face a lot of challenges, but his determination led him to a good future. Samuel has a positive outlook and has never been afraid of challenges thrown his way.

Eventually, his efforts paid off after years of dedication, and his work is now being recognised. Mani, proudly voices out that, people are now getting to know that only a person is disabled, but not the company or the work.

Samuel bagged the title of being the first Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher in India. He has been associated with the technology giant for the last eight years, and that has helped him get recognition and some good amount of work. He now has a number of clients like Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal, Evangelical Fellowship of India, Rehabilitation Council of India, Business and Communication Foundation, Bible Society of India, Business and Communication Foundation, Avana India, A.A.D.I. and more.

We all have something to learn from Samuel Mani's life and his ideologies. He swam against the tide and did the unthinkable.

Samuel’s Achievements
Founded Neutron Computers First Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher in India. Attended Microsoft India's annual conference as their partner in Bangkok in 2007. Provides Employment to five people in his Neutron Computers.