I never believed in it earlier, but you can't deny when you feel it yourself. I find myself surrounded with so many successful persons in different walks of life. I try to imitate them (sometimes), i try to walk a step or two imagining myself in their shoes. Although i realize that i can never be them, and i don't want it either- But sometimes it's hard to resist copying someone (for a very brief moment).
When i imagine myself at someone else's place, i can see very clearly what i lack. It's not the talent because talent can't take you far. Perhaps five years ago, i couldn't understand what i'm lacking and where i really need to improve upon. I observe people (or at-least try to do so) to understand their mindset, how they could act so maturely in timely manner. And where exactly i lack. It could be a leadership trait, or a simple concept of programming. One trait which I've found common in all of these persons is the passion for their work. A passion, which is really hard to pen down on paper. You see the glimpses of this same passion in their eyes as well. I'm passionate for my work, but this passion lacks the intensity. The reason for this lack of intensity is lack of goal in life. I didn't choose this work which i'm doing so passionately. Is this what I've always wanted to do in life. This question does matter, but not really critical at this stage of my life. I feel content with what i do. Sometimes i do spend extra time to enhance my skill-sets. But i don't feel that passion for it. So the next question arises is what is the 'work' for which i feel most passionate. Honestly, i don't know the answer to it.
I've decided that i will find the answer to this question, no matter how hard or long it takes. Even if i would get the answer at the age of 40, i would spend the rest of my life working on what i'm most passionate about.
When i imagine myself at someone else's place, i can see very clearly what i lack. It's not the talent because talent can't take you far. Perhaps five years ago, i couldn't understand what i'm lacking and where i really need to improve upon. I observe people (or at-least try to do so) to understand their mindset, how they could act so maturely in timely manner. And where exactly i lack. It could be a leadership trait, or a simple concept of programming. One trait which I've found common in all of these persons is the passion for their work. A passion, which is really hard to pen down on paper. You see the glimpses of this same passion in their eyes as well. I'm passionate for my work, but this passion lacks the intensity. The reason for this lack of intensity is lack of goal in life. I didn't choose this work which i'm doing so passionately. Is this what I've always wanted to do in life. This question does matter, but not really critical at this stage of my life. I feel content with what i do. Sometimes i do spend extra time to enhance my skill-sets. But i don't feel that passion for it. So the next question arises is what is the 'work' for which i feel most passionate. Honestly, i don't know the answer to it.
I've decided that i will find the answer to this question, no matter how hard or long it takes. Even if i would get the answer at the age of 40, i would spend the rest of my life working on what i'm most passionate about.
