Browsing through my photo-archive transported me back to days as a student. No worries, no back-stabbing, no fear… We simply led life the way we wanted, did the things we enjoyed without thinking much of the consequences.
Life as a working adult is as expected, very different. You tend to think deeper into your every action and word, fearing that a wrong move can bring about backlashes.
People often perceive me as someone aggressive and sometimes, arrogant. I don’t deny the fact that I can come across a tad arrogant when I deal with my work because I set very high expectations on myself. It is a principle I live by all my life. Maybe, all my life I have been trying to prove myself. Take that aside, I don’t think that setting high expectations on oneself is bad. It provides that spur and fighting spirit in oneself to keep going.
But as time goes by, I have learnt that expectations on onself is a double-edged sword. It can motivate, it can be lethal too. One can become dissatisfied with his/her achievements and constantly feel short-changed in all ways. These sort of negative feelings can be more sapping on one’s energy than any other setbacks. I am not denying that I am a culprit/victim of such negative thoughts at times.
Let’s be realistic. More often than not, being at the right place and the right time is what makes or breaks. It is a harsh reality but one which we have to accept and move on.
I am going to shut this chapter now because it is pointless to brood over it. Good night and to all working adults, happy working!
