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Summary

The author reflects on the transformative journey of their professional life, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and giving one's best to any chosen path.

Abstract

Upon reaching a milestone in their IT career, the author contemplates the significant changes that have occurred in their life, especially during the pandemic. They discuss the shift from a conventional corporate trajectory to a more fulfilling path of writing and impacting lives through platforms like LinkedIn and Medium. The author acknowledges the uncertainty and dissatisfaction faced in their early career and the societal pressure to conform to a predefined success model. However, they stress that dreams are subjective and it's the individual's commitment to their chosen path that truly matters. The article concludes with an empowering message: regardless of the outcome, one's dedication and reaction to circumstances define personal fulfillment and purpose.

Opinions

  • The author believes that life can take unexpected turns, leading to more meaningful and fulfilling work.
  • They suggest that societal norms and expectations about career progression may not align with personal happiness or fulfillment.
  • The author values the impact of their work on others' lives, finding a sense of purpose in helping people.
  • They challenge the notion that the early years of a career must be difficult or unpleasant.
  • The author emphasizes that giving one's best to their endeavors is more important than the specific dream or goal they pursue.
  • They encourage readers to find their own path and purpose, asserting that this self-discovery leads to true happiness.
  • The author promotes boldness, courage, and striving for one's best as key attitudes for personal development and success.

The Most Important Thing in Life You *Must* Know

Who says you can’t turn your life around in your 30s?

Photo by Inspa Makers on Unsplash

On 18th April, I completed yet another year in IT and of my professional career. As I am thinking and recalling my last few years, I can’t help but gasp in amazement about how my life has turned on its head.

If pandemic-induced lockdown had not happened in 2020, I’d be seeing and doing things same as years before that instead of publishing articles on LinkedIn and Medium. I’d probably have the same mindset and beliefs. And You wouldn’t get to read my stories in this newsletter.

And regardless of what you achieve, you’ll still experience a part of you is missing. And I am experiencing that right now.

When I started out my career, everyone around me said, in another decade and a half, you would be at Executive level, earning well, and living your best years of life. That’s the dream sold to many of you as well. I was no different.

Trust me when I say this — I thought I had it all figured out. My company and role are such. It felt like a perfect trajectory to sacrifice everything else.

Sure, I felt miserable at times in my career when I had to do things I don’t enjoy and when some seniors were mean just because they can (I am extra sensitive). But everybody told me that everybody goes through this and I should not whine about it.

“The initial years are always hard,” people say.

At this time, I am giving a lot more thought to my profession and what it actually means to me.

A small part of me still wonders what life might be like if I have chosen some different dreams. You may think I am going crazy.

But no dream is good or bad.

Dreams are just — dreams. It’s up to us what we make a reality.

One thing is for sure, I would have still been impacting lives — just a lot different from the way I do now. I feel divine when I help others. I didn’t realize that sooner.

Which life is better?

I don’t know.

But I’m going to tell you something that can change your life.

So anytime you feel stuck and want to change something, remember one thing for sure- no matter what you pick, you should give your one hundred percent best to make the most of it. If you are alive and breathing, you can surely do it.

What happens after that it’s not in your hands. But how you react to it is. We live at a time when things are normalized just because everybody else is doing it.

I assure you, the day you find yourself, you will never have to find your purpose to be happy. Because you have it all figured out anyway.

I think that will make all the difference.

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