The document describes the author's experience as an engineering student and contrasts it with what is considered a typical engineering life. While the author attended many tech festivals and worked at multiple startups like other engineers, traveling to over 100 cities, their experience diverged from most. What was common was low class attendance, last-minute exam preparation, and never understanding physics formulas. The author questions what defines success and wonders if believing in oneself rather than external pressures could lead to more people finding success.