Hey! Let me tell you a very motivational story that demonstrates that you can succeed in today’s world without being a tech whiz or residing in a large city.
Come meet Mohan, a typical tenth-grader from a Rajasthani small town close to Jodhpur. Nothing extraordinary. Just an ordinary teen who enjoyed playing cricket, browsing Instagram, and occasionally receiving reprimands for “wasting too much time on the phone.”
However, Mohan was unique in one small way: he had a strong interest in technology, particularly artificial intelligence. While looking through YouTube one day, he found a video called
“How Students Can Use AI Tools to Earn Money Online” Then, boom! That was the turning point.
From Curiosity to Action
That night, Mohan started looking up answers to questions like “What is ChatGPT?” on Google rather than playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. “How can I take advantage of AI to freelance?” and “What are some ways for students in India to earn money online?”
At first, he had trouble understanding some of the words because they were so technical, but he persisted. He gradually began utilizing Canva and ChatGPT. He discovered that these tools were being used for social media page management, graphic design, and content writing.
He asked himself, “Why can not I do it if they can?”
The Initial Step in FreelanceWork
Mohan set up an account on Fiverr and provided a basic service:
🧠 “I will write product descriptions, blog posts, and captions that are generated by AI.”
Naturally, nobody hurried in at once. However, he took a wise decision and began giving away free samples to Instagram pages and small local businesses.
He created visually appealing posts on Canva, wrote catchy captions in Hindi and English using ChatGPT, and shared them. Everyone was impressed. In fact, he received ₹500 from a small business owner who sold herbal soap for social media content.
To him, that ₹500 was equivalent to ₹5 lakh.
Things started to pick up slowly.
Mohan came up with a system in a matter of months. He began by doing the following:
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used ChatGPT to write blogs and SEO articles.
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used AI art tools to create logos and posters.
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created content packs for small pages on Instagram.
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AI-powered translation of content for regional YouTubers
For ₹1,500, he packaged everything into a “Social Media Starter Kit.”
He received 5–6 orders in a good week. You figure it out: ₹7,500 to ₹9,000 in a week! all the while continuing to study for board exams and go to school.
The Reel That Revolutionized Everything
Mohan shared a brief video on social media one day that demonstrated how he used only free AI tools to earn ₹25,000 in a month. Only his voice and a screen capture were used, with no facecam or background music.
Well, guess what?
The video went viral! In just three days, it reached one lakh views. Comments began to flood in:
“Bhai, lead me, please.”
“What app do you use?”
“Can I use my phone to do this?”
At that moment, Mohan had another thought.
Turning into a Mini-Mentor
He developed “AI Freelancing for Beginners—in Hindi,” a simple online course. At just ₹199, it was incredibly inexpensive and demonstrated his use of ChatGPT, Fiverr, Canva, and other platforms.
He posted it on Facebook pages, WhatsApp groups, and even local cyber cafés. In just one week, 150 people purchased it! That is ₹30,000 for a single, basic course.
His sources of income increased after that:
💻 Freelance work—₹40,000 per month
📱 Monthly Course Sales: ₹30,000
Management of Instagram: ₹20,000 per month
₹15,000/month for affiliate links to AI tools
At only 15 years old, the total is ₹105,000 per month. No high-end laptop. no benefit of living in a big city. Just consistent and clever work.
What were the words of his family?
“Phone mein kya karta rehta hai poora din?” was the initial reaction of his parents.
Their jaws dropped, however, when Mohan presented them with real bank statements and online payments.
He even used Canva to create WhatsApp posters and Google Sheets to assist his dad in digitizing their shop’s stock list. His father proudly declared to the neighbors, “Gaya, mera beta AI engineer ban!”
The Daily Routine of Mohan
He set a rule:
Study throughout the day.
Work from home for two to three hours every night.
Every weekend, learn something new about AI.
No running around late. No skipping class. Just keep your focus and balance.
And now… He instructs others in doing the same.
His Suggestions for Other Students
Mohan responds as follows when asked how he accomplished it:
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“Using AI does not require you to know how to code. Simply learn to ask the appropriate questions.
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“Do not expect to become wealthy fast. Prioritize the needs of others.
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“You can start something amazing even with just a phone.”
His best quote?
“Your job will not be taken by AI.” However, an AI user might.
What Will Come Next for Mohan?
His goal is to create an AI startup that serves small-town businesses. What was his dream?
to provide basic artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Hindi and Rajasthani that enable students, shopkeepers, and farmers to use technology without the need for English.
Crazy, huh? From a young man from a small town with a simple phone to making ₹1 lakh a month and teaching others how to do the same, Mohan’s story demonstrates that money, location, or age are no longer factors.
Internet access, curiosity, and the guts to begin are all you need.