No one's ever stuck: Ankur Warikoo on why having options can change your life

Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo has shared a message about feeling stuck in life, urging students to create alternatives in their careers, relationships and finances instead of believing they have no choice.Warikoo argued that people dealing with the same circumstances may experience them differently depending on whether they believe they have alternatives (Image courtesy: @warikoo/X)New Delhi,Oct 21, 2026 12:10 IST“YOU ARE NOT STUCK. No one's ever stuck.”With these words, entrepreneur, educator and content creator Ankur Warikoo has shared a perspective on how students perceive difficult situations and why having options can make a difference. In a post, Warikoo highlighted how the feeling of being trapped can make an already challenging situation seem even more miserable.Warikoo argued that people dealing with the same circumstances may experience them differently depending on whether they believe they have alternatives.“In life if you feel stuck, you will be FAR MORE miserable for the exact same conditions, than if you have options,” he wrote. ‘It is true for work, relationships, money,’ he added.Warikoo's message extends beyond professional challenges. He pointed out that the feeling of being stuck can affect several aspects of life, including work, relationships and finances. “It is true not just for work. It is true for relationships. It is true for money. It is true for life,” he said in the LinkedIn post.The central idea of his post is that people do not necessarily need to make a dramatic change immediately. Even creating an alternative that offers a slight improvement can help them feel more in control of their circumstances.“Even if the option you create is only marginally better, it will compound subconsciously to make you feel more powerful eventually,” Warikoo wrote.‘THE WORST ENEMY IN YOUR LIFE’Warikoo also highlighted how the belief that there is no way out can become a major obstacle to moving forward.“The worst enemy in your life is the person who convinces you that you do not have any other choice. That you do not have options. That you are stuck,” he wrote.He concluded with a thought-provoking observation about how people can sometimes reinforce this belief themselves.“Often that person is you yourself,” he added.WHY CREATING OPTIONS MATTERSWarikoo's post encourages students to reconsider the situations they believe they cannot change. Rather than waiting for circumstances to improve on their own, the message suggests exploring alternatives, however small they may be.In a difficult job, this could mean learning a new skill or exploring other opportunities. In a relationship, it could involve setting boundaries or having an honest conversation. When it comes to money, it could mean looking for ways to improve financial stability.The underlying message is not that every situation can be changed overnight, but that identifying possible alternatives can help people regain a sense of agency.For Warikoo, feeling stuck is not just about the circumstances a person faces. It is also about whether they believe they have a choice.Disclaimer: This story is based on a social media post. The details, including figures, background, and outcomes, have not been independently verified by India Today. The article is intended for informational purposes only, and readers are advised to exercise their own discretion before drawing conclusions or making decisions based on the content.- Ends