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Motivation Series 2: Choosing a Career

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A normal person spends most of his/her adult life in pursuing one or the profession. So, choosing the right career becomes very important. For most of us it is not so easy to decide which career he/she wants to be pursue 5 years, 10 years or 20 years down the line. Even if you know the sector in which you want to go, there are various factors still to consider for the right profession at the right organisation. With my limited experience and interaction with my friends and colleagues, I consider following four factors to be important while choosing a career: 1. Interest or Passion 2. Skillset and Knowledge 3. Work-Life Balance 4. Remuneration or Money The factors are not arranged in any particular order and may differ from person to person. Now, delving into each factor in detail: 1. Passion Everybody has some hobby. I am talking about the activity during which you are in flow; time becomes immaterial. Hours feel like a second. This is the thing you love the most. After getting a job, ...

Motivation Series 1: Courage

It takes courage to take first baby steps. It takes courage to face your childhood fears. It takes courage to stay away from family at a very young age. It takes courage to stand before an audience. It takes courage to believe in yourself. It takes courage…. It takes courage to fight against bullies. It takes courage to stay strong when there seems to be no way out. It takes courage to confess love for the first time. It takes courage to move on. It takes courage to say ‘No’. It takes courage…. It takes courage to voice your own opinion. It takes courage to ask someone out. It takes courage to convert weaknesses into strengths. It takes courage to play by the rules. It takes courage…. It takes courage to get up from a huge fall. It takes courage to not care about ' log kya   kahenge? ' It takes courage to go against the mainstream. It takes courage to make new friends. It takes courage…. It takes courage to love again. It takes courage to help others when you are in distress. I...