Acharya Prashant observes that students often enter educational programs like the PGDM with the same mindset they have carried throughout their lives: a dependency on external guidance, benchmarks, and the experiences of others. He points out that whether it is a three-day orientation, a two-year degree, or twenty-two years of life, the script remains the same if one is merely following a path shown by others without self-reflection. He emphasizes that while it may appear that action is happening, it is often unconscious, much like a person sleepwalking. The quality of action differs significantly when one is awake and aware of their own processes versus acting out of habit or conditioning. He challenges the audience to consider whether they truly know why they are pursuing their current path or if they are acting like pre-conditioned machines. He explains that the essential difference between a machine and a human being is the human capacity for self-reflection and awareness. He traces the history of a typical student's life, where motivation has always been driven by external rewards or the expectations of parents and society, such as getting good marks in school to impress relatives or secure a job. Acharya Prashant questions if any real evolution or growth has occurred if the individual is simply enacting the same script on different platforms without understanding the 'why' behind their actions.