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About The Book

Sharpening The Pencil: Crafting Brilliance in a Blunt Academic World explores the modern education system, especially from the perspective of Indian students. In a world where grades often define how we see ourselves and performance is valued more than purpose, this book challenges the idea of brilliance as just a number on a report card. It shows that true brilliance is about mindset, resilience, and personal growth.

The book shines a light on the struggles that many Indian students face behind closed doors—academic pressure, the weight of expectations, the constant comparison to others, and the loss of joy in learning. Instead of just pointing out flaws, it encourages a conversation, urging students to pause, think, and reconsider what success really means.

Through relatable reflections and practical insights, Sharpening The Pencil encourages a move away from memorisation to deeper understanding, and from simply going through the motions to actively growing. It serves as a reminder that education is more than just about passing exams—it’s about shaping who we are.

This isn’t just a book about school or grades; it’s about rediscovering what it means to learn. Whether you’re a student who excels but feels like something is missing or someone struggling to find your way, this book offers a fresh perspective on how to make the most of your education without losing yourself in the process.

Sharpening The Pencil is a call to craft your learning with purpose, to refine your growth with intention, and to uncover brilliance not just in marks, but in the way you shape your life.

About The Author

Hetvarth Dedhia is a student and first-time author who has spent years observing the ups and downs of academic life—not just in terms of marks, but in how students think, feel, and grow through the process. While he’s always been serious about his studies, what really shaped him was the curiosity to ask why some students thrive while others struggle, even when they’re all working hard.

That curiosity turned into reflection. And reflection turned into this book.

Hetvarth doesn’t write as a perfect student or an expert, but as someone who has lived the reality of school life—navigating pressure, distractions, expectations, and self-doubt, all while trying to stay on track. His journey helped him realize that real academic growth isn’t just about studying more, but studying right—with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Sharpening The Pencil is his honest attempt to share the insight