Take the Plunge

With the liberty to day dream at work today, my mind wandered to all the “safely hidden thoughts in corner of the mind” asking me – what did I want my life to be?
Did I really wanna work my way up the corporate ladder – of course break the glass ceiling for women- and be part of the “big corporate” league?
Didn’t I just wanna start my own little café in Goa or maybe a “Guppa with Cuppa” kinda coffeeshop for these cold days in Delhi?
Did I wanna go out there and make an impact – start conducting financial planning seminars for women in the middle and lower middle segments of our society?
Wouldn’t it just be great to get a few years of living abroad – getting some work experience and travel the world?
Or was it even better to enjoy with your family and childhood friends in the known comfort of Delhi?
Days like these leave me disturbed and shaken – yet they make me feel alive and child-like..!
The possibility of not thinking about the monthly excel sheet is exciting (though I seriously doubt if that’s something forced on me or one of my hidden passions…)
Is it possible to do things one loves and make money of them? I wonder if it’s a paradox – how can you be unemotional about what you love to do – and how could you possibly take business decisions with your heart? Or does one? Are there really successful businesses run by heart? The cynic in me would think NO – so why not keep the two separate – go out their earn your bread with what you can do well in – and then spend your hard –earned money to enjoy what you love? That sounds fair enough..but a bit too logical and may I add – sissy!
Shouldn’t life be about LIVING out your dreams – taking the plunge and believing in the goodness of things – no one ever did anything great by just playing it safe- no pain, no gain…Think.
Is there a right time to start living your dream? When you’re stable enough – when there’s like a crore in the account or when there is a recession..:)
I need the inspiration and I’m willing to be inspired – add the bonus and take the plunge!