A decade gone by
A decade is coming to an end -10 years of life gone by.
When this decade started, I was still doing my engineering, had no idea of what life had in store for me, thought I knew more about the world than I actually did and was searching for love.
In these 10 years, a lot has happened. I built myself a strong career in management consulting that took me to multiple countries and in the boardroom of many companies. I then gave it all up to follow my dream of entrepreneurship. I discovered love, lost it and found it again. I have travelled the world, to the most exotic and exciting of places.
If the decade before this was about investing in my future, this decade was about enjoying the fruits of that. I must confess I have had lots of fun in the last 10 years and really indulged myself. There is a lot that I have seen and done. I have made money and spent it in plenty. I have taken risks and don’t regret it. I have loved a lot and been loved even more in return.
That brings me to the all important question – what is the next decade of my life going to be about? Is it good enough to carry on living a good life or there is something more to it? Can I be as risk-taking and reckless as I have been so far? Is it time I grew up and became more responsible?
As of now, I don’t know. I do know that I am being true to myself and following my heart. I take each day as it comes and try to give it my best. All this while, I am aware of the risks I am taking and how I making others take these risks too. Honestly, all this ambiguity and risk-taking can be stressful at times. You become overwhelmed and feel like giving up. But what else is there to do? After all, there is only so much of good wine, food and travel that one can have. There is a need to something more, something that gives meaning to one’s life. Most of us are in search for that elusive feeling of fulfilment in life. I am yet to find it but at least I feel myself getting closer to it. So I shall carry on, one day at a time, till as long as I can hold on.
If one has been in a position to reap the fruits of one’s labour, I am inclined to believe that one has been responsible enough. No? But then, you would know better. Risk proves to be a double edged sword. It exhausts you sooner than the predictable life, I guess. The trick must lie in deciding when to hang one’s shoes. Who knows!
Why not make the next decade one which proves to be the most educating and enlightening? Food for thought, hmm?
the thing about life is that you can never figure it out looking forward, but only when you look backwards.. so what this decade is really going to be about, I’ll only know 10 years from now
And so it was said, “Everyone can be wise in hindsight.” Sigh.
After all those movies reviews and travelogues, it feels good to (finally) see a post like this, which makes me think of your writing…as it was a decade back! Guess things do come full circle
yes… it has taken a long time to come back to where I once was
. Hopefully can stay here for some time now
All the best! It takes a lot to do what you are doing, and you will certainly get your reward – material or otherwise
thanks dude! in many ways, it has already been very rewarding
The best thing is that you are introspecting, thinking, and deliberating. Look around and you will find millions running for something even they are not aware of.
So enjoy life and keep testing new hypothesis. So what if they don’t turn out to be true?
..on a more practical note- when are we meeting?
yes, we must meet soon now that we are neighbours… let us catch up over dinner one of the coming weekends