New Delhi [India], January 16: At an age when most teenagers are still exploring their interests, 14-year-old Ayaan Gupta has already taken a confident step into the literary world. His recently published self-help book, It Was Never Your Fault, addresses the often-ignored emotional struggles behind labels such as “lazy” and “unmotivated,” offering a compassionate perspective on silent suffering.
In an interview, Ayaan reflects on the moment he realised that writing was more than a personal interest.
“I understood that writing is not just a hobby but a responsibility. There are many people who want to express themselves but cannot. Writing became a way to speak for those who feel unheard.”
The title of the book is intentionally thought-provoking. According to Ayaan, It Was Never Your Fault is designed to make readers pause even before they begin reading.
“Many people suffer for reasons that are not in their control. The title challenges the instinct to blame oneself.”
Rather than focusing on conventional success stories, the book highlights the pain of being misunderstood.
“Success is celebrated everywhere, but people who suffer silently are rarely noticed. Being misunderstood can hurt more than failure, and I felt that these stories needed to be told.”
A significant theme of the book is the misuse of the term “lazy,” particularly in academic and professional environments. Ayaan explains that this label often hides deeper issues.
“Laziness is judged from the outside, while potential exists inside. Fear, pressure, and mental exhaustion prevent many people from performing at their best. That is wasted potential, not laziness.”
He also addresses a common misconception surrounding the term.
“People assume that those labelled lazy do not care. In reality, they care deeply but feel overwhelmed, afraid of failure, or emotionally drained.”
Ayaan believes schools and workplaces unintentionally reinforce these misunderstandings.
“These systems reward outcomes, not effort or emotional well-being. As a result, people hide their struggles and are mislabeled instead of supported.”
The book draws from both personal experiences and close observation of others.
“My own experiences helped me understand these emotions, while observing others showed me how widespread this problem really is.”
Balancing academics with writing requires discipline rather than sacrifice. Ayaan wrote in short sessions whenever time allowed, mainly on weekends. The most challenging part, he admits, was explaining complex emotional ideas in simple language without losing depth.
Like many young writers, he faced moments of self-doubt.
“I wondered whether people would take a 14-year-old seriously. Over time, I realised that ideas should be judged by their honesty, not by the age of the person sharing them.”
Currently a student at Ridhhima’s Academy, Ayaan credits his environment for encouraging thoughtful expression and real-world relevance. His book focuses on practical, achievable advice rooted in real-life situations rather than abstract theory.
With maturity, empathy, and clarity, It Was Never Your Fault stands as a powerful reminder that meaningful insight can come from any age, and that understanding often begins with listening rather than labeling.
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