Obsession: The Force That Transforms Ordinary Lives | Sarvesh Shrivastava | TEDxMRU
In this motivating TEDx talk, Sarvesh Shrivastav recounts his journey from a small town in Bihar to running a six-figure digital marketing agency serving clients around the world. He explains how it wasn’t luck, talent, or connections that fueled his rise, but a deep obsession with creating and sharing online content. From getting his first computer in sixth grade to building blogs that reached readers across continents, Sarvesh shows how relentless focus and consistency helped him overcome invisibility, self-doubt, and countless roadblocks. He reveals three key insights: motivation fades, obsession sustains; obsession pushes you through setbacks; and obsession ultimately leads to mastery. His story is a powerful reminder that when you truly love what you do and keep showing up—even when no one is watching—you can transform your passion into impact and success. Sarvesh Shrivastava is the #1 ranked SEO expert worldwide By Favikon, followed by over 70,000 marketers, founders, and business owners across LinkedIn and X for his proven, no-fluff SEO insights.With over 13 years of hands-on SEO experience, he founded Alventra Marketing - a results-driven SEO agency with a full-time team of 15+ specialists that has helped 100+ businesses scale using organic search.Sarvesh started his journey as a teenage blogger from a small town in India. What began as a curiosity for online income turned into a career of building and flipping websites, growing affiliate brands, and eventually running one of the most respected SEO agencies in the world.From a small-town blogger to the world’s top-ranked SEO - his story is a proof of what’s possible when passion meets persistence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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