We work for some or the other purpose. For most of us it is a necessity and a dream to have better living conditions. But still there are few who feel it to be a learning process, a process to groom them and to improve upon their existing skills. Even for a fewer people working is out of excitement to explore the world and these kind believe in socializing. None of the above kind is different from each other. Interestingly, every one in his job tenure goes through these three phases.

When I was in college I used to hate it especially the screaming alarm clock and was more or less down with the examination ‘fever’ all round the year. This was the time when I dreamt of having a job with beautiful people and a strong social ambience. The thought of traveling round the globe and meeting new people gave a world of impetus to embark upon a professional career, though completely unaware of hardship and routine life ahead. The substitution was welcomed because I (not sure about others) hated the periodic semesters and never ending assignments.

The zeal was there and I joined a company only to realize that dreams differ from reality. Though I got what I wanted but the satisfaction never touched the expectancy level. I had an aim to learn more and more and at times even used to complain my seniors about sitting ideal without any work. This paid off, and loads of work came my way. Weekends turned into ‘days’ and over timing increased.

A phase came when I realized that my motive of life took a leap leaving behind the ‘l’ of learn. Few call it a leap and few call it greediness. The truth of life comes in many flavors and believe me the first touch is always painful to one’s conscience. To ‘l-earn’ (l silent) more and more that is what became the super set of all the ambitions. This is a fact and every human being is in this race of chasing money.

At the end I would like to mention about a small group of people who even cross this final phase towards Nirvana. Nirvana in itself seems to be quite spiritual but in professional world, nirvana is to attain one’s freedom in self established business. The mentality takes a U turn and business becomes a child which is it to be nurtured through out.

Just to add, all the mentioned phases are present but not dominant. Successful person is one who has a blend of all these three phases. This is my experience and I am sure millions will have a different view