SUCCESS

Its just like another weekend when I am in a pensive mood, browsing through various job opprotunities on internet and wondering, what is it that defines SUCCESS. Why is it so elusive in nature, why do some have it and others dont . What is it about SUCCESS that makes it so desirable yet so unattainable. I want to nail this down ... REALLY, i want to unlock this mystery, why is it
like a mirage running away while I try to grasp it with my hands.
DAMN did I just mess up with my life or is there still that thing that I can use it......get it.....

I have never liked the idea of mediocrity , ironically people may just call me a mediocre person. I look at others and I ask myself, Why cant I, what is stopping me, why do they have it and why dont I.
And honestly , I want this jealousy to turn into so much of zealousness that I just make it happen.

Things to do this year

1) Write a short story
2) Go ahead with my art instinct and selling proposition.
3) Make educational videos
4) Acquire one additional skill- could be driving/ learning a new subject.
5) Learn something new that takes me in the direction that I have dreamt of.
6) Travel

Keep moving, keep learning and keep dreaming

There comes a time when somethings in life come to a standstill. They cease to serve any purpose in life. They cease to excite you, they no longer help you grow. Before that feeling sinks in, it is better to move on, else you will be caught in stagnation. Like a quicksand, the harder you try to move out, the deeper it pulls you in. someone very rightly said, the only constant thing in the world is change.

Change for better is good, but no one knows if the change will make you better off or worse. That element of uncertainty will always loom, but sometimes an unpredictability is better than the the certainty which does not take you forward.

Before the feeling of stagnation overpowers you, make a move, because the ability to give up on something that does not add meaning to your dreams, aspirations or future goals requires real courage and a tough decision.

In terms of economics, this can be correlated to the law of diminishing marginal utility. The more you do it, the lesser satisfaction you gain out of it (the economists may beg to differ if i used the incorrect law here). Life is too short to carry regrets.  After all, life is just once, and it is short. Why restrict to the set definitions, roles,rules, learnings, experiences.

Keep moving, keep learning and keep dreaming !

Just keep moving on and on and on... smthing in me does'nt give up. I hate to give up even when
nothing seem to go my way.

Let it go...

So here I let it go. It was my dream to be a part of WB, but it was not exactly what I wanted . Was looking for something else at WB. The journey should always lead you forward and not backwards.
I chose a life of challenges over a laid back and easy life.

Let us see where this grit and courage take me to. Watch out as the story unfolds....

Continuation .....

I dont think I regret my decision now because I got what I had taken the risk for, and all thanks to God and my parents to whom I owe all that I achieve and just no one else . But all said and done , this was a goal, accomplished , time to move on with another.

The Law of attraction

Another dream come true. Does it mean that there is something called as the law of attraction, and that it is true that what ever you think of, and whatever you want earnestly comes to you sooner or later.
There I was once upon a time, dreaming to be a part of big 4s consulting firms, and then while that dream came true, I was dreaming of another dream , to be the part of WB fraternity. It took a little less than 4.5 yrs for this to come true. Though not exactly how I wanted it to be, but still it is another milestone that I achieved. Who do I owe it to? Well, I guess it has to do with the blessings of my parents and wishes of my well wisher- Varun, my best friend of little less than 4 yrs.
Dad once said that dont worry, everything will be good , my blessings are always there with you, and you will shine. Is this just a beginning?

Though I do not consider it to be some big achievement, it just happened, I was'nt really expecting it.
But I value it, since there could be so many people out there who want to be at my place.

Have I reached there yet? No , this is not where I want to be, this is just a beginning, or rather somewhere in between. I have other aspirations that are bigger and more difficult to achieve, but then when have I liked a life without a dream or a challenge.

I would say my perseverance and patience paid off. All those idle hours which I spent on reading, browsing, channeling my thoughts on what I want from life paid off , this is the second time in my life.

So what am I doing next ? Well, still reading, browsing and working towards acquiring the skillsets that I lack.

 I would like to end this with the above quote and " Everything comes for a price,Even your dreams, be willing to pay for it."

New Year resolutions

It is mid Jan, and I am setting my new year resolutions now

1) Meet more interesting people (something that is very unlike me, but I guess this is where I lack and this is what I need to do)

2) Travel more, explore more

3) Lose weight, rather be fit .

4) Acquire some additional skill in terms of skill sets / course.