Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ~ Mark Twain
On 1st January 2011, when most people around me were making resolutions to lose weight and eat better, I was making up my mind to do something else.
I finally did it on 4th January. I told my boss – “I quit!”
Quitting my job was a tough decision to come by, as I was surrounded by mixed views from all around, including from within me.
“You’re sure you want to quit your job?” asked my concerned father.
“How could you quit when we have spent so many years training you?” asked my boss, forgetting that I had also spent so many years serving the company.
“Hey, please don’t quit!” said my colleagues.
“Yes, you can do it!” said my wife.
“Yes, Papa will be at home to play with me at all times!” exclaimed my seven year old daughter.
Now, here is how my mind was playing tricks with me.