Every Man for Himself
| By: RiseSounds bitter but that’s the truth. I learned it the hard way but now it is ingrained in my soul. Neither your parents, family, friends, teachers, spouse nor children can decide what’s best for you. There is no way you can feel good about yourself by trying to please them in every possible way. Life is short and your right on your life is the foremost thing that you should take advantage of.
When I look back to my life, I find most of my decisions were not mine. They were directly or indirectly influenced by some external sources either in attempt to please some one or as vengeance. And now I realize that it is not worth. People (that includes everyone other than you) will be happy for you in whatever you do if they really care for you. You don’t have to do it for them but for yourself.
My decision to do a PhD was influenced by many factors. It included my interest in the subject (yes it is still there), high expectations of my advisor, desire to prove that my brain has not deteriorated yet, and wish to do research-based projects/job. What I didn’t realize that only the first reason should have outweighed other factors. If I had been responsible towards myself I might have graduated by now or I might not have started this herculean task in the first place. It is not that I don’t want to do it. In fact, I feel now I am more ready for it than when I started it. Hopefully I’ll stay focused till the remaining part of it and the only procrastination would be to post on this blog.
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