A Birthday Challenge With a Difference
Mumbai-based entrepreneur Abhishek Agarwal chose an unusual way to celebrate his birthday this year. Instead of a traditional celebration, the CreditVidya CEO took on a 90-hour fast, going without food for almost four days.
The Hunger vs Willpower Experiment
Agarwal said he sets himself a difficult personal challenge every birthday. This time, he wanted to find out how far he could push himself by testing what he called “hunger vs willpower.”
He documented the experience on LinkedIn, describing how his mindset changed throughout the fast.
Four Days, Four Different Experiences
According to Agarwal, the first day felt relatively easy. By the second day, however, he began questioning why he had taken on the challenge and even missed ordering food.
The third day brought what he described simply as “silence,” while the fourth day, which was his birthday, gave him what he called the clearest mind he had experienced in months.
Why He Chose a Long Fast
Agarwal linked the challenge to modern life, where instant food delivery and constant digital entertainment have made immediate gratification routine.
He wanted to see what would happen if he deliberately stepped away from those conveniences and spent several days dealing with hunger and discomfort.
What He Learned From the Challenge
After completing 90 hours, Agarwal said the experience made him feel stronger and more confident about his ability to tolerate discomfort.
His broader takeaway was that challenging one perceived limit can make people question other boundaries they have placed on themselves.
Social Media Reacts
The unusual birthday experiment attracted mixed but largely curious reactions online. Some users praised the discipline behind it, while others pointed out that there is an important difference between pushing personal limits and ignoring the body’s needs.
The story has also renewed conversations around fasting, endurance and the growing trend of treating personal challenges as experiments in mental resilience.
A Challenge, Not a Universal Fitness Formula
Agarwal’s experience is best viewed as a personal challenge rather than a recommendation for prolonged fasting. Extended periods without food can affect people differently, and fasting practices should not be copied without considering individual health and nutritional needs.