Lt Col Lt Col Sanjeev Malik is an officer of Indian Army’s Medical Corps with 15 years of distinguished service, including a tenure with Special Forces. He has also served with the senior most Regiment of the Indian Army- The President’s Bodyguard. A committed healthcare professional and endurance athlete, he has proudly represented India at 2023 World Medicine and Health Games, widely regarded as the Olympics for medical Professionals.
In The Graphene Mentality, Lt Col Lt Col Sanjeev Malik reflects on life and stumbles upon a powerful metaphor in the graphite pencil he’d used since childhood. Within its core lies graphene: one of the strongest and flexible materials on the earth. Inspired by this wonder material, he introduces a mindset that is rooted in inner strength and adaptability.
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The Graphene Mindset | Lt Col Sanjeev Malik with Col Abhay Mukherjee | OCLF
On 23rd Nov 2025 12.00 PM TO 12:40 PM
This powerful OCLF session featured Lt Col (Dr) Sanjeev Malik, Indian Army doctor and para commando, in an inspiring conversation with Col Abhay Mukherjee on the life philosophy behind his book The Graphene Mindset. Drawing parallels between graphene, the strongest and most flexible known material, he explained how pressure, adaptability, and resilience can transform a person’s inner capacity.
With honesty and clarity, Lt Col Malik shared stories from his early struggles with language barriers, intense military training, and moments of deep physical and emotional challenge. From running with a fractured leg during para commando selection to adapting his fitness routine during COVID restrictions, he illustrated how flexibility becomes strength and pressure becomes power when guided by discipline and purpose.
Audience questions brought practical insights on facing failures, dealing with crisis situations, and finding inner stability. The session reaffirmed that the strongest mindset is the one that learns to bend without breaking.