RASHMI BANSAL
ON quitting the rat race to pursue your passion
1 It’s everyone’s duty to be the best in what they do. But it’s is important to know what you want to do. If this is still a big question, keep a daily record of one thing you loved doing that day. It could be something small – perhaps you felt good helping someone. And over time you may realise that helping people is what makes you happy.
2 Or set aside some time every day to sit silently and quieten your
mind. You’ll be amazed at what your inner voice tells you when you
actually listen.
3 Have a time-bound plan. Promise yourself that you will make the leap or resign from your current job or start a new chapter of your life on a particular day. And then stick to it.
4 Keep some money to tide you over. Especially in the beginning. Especially if you’re breaking into a creative profession.
5 If your family is apprehensive, ask them for three years to prove yourself (even if this may not actually be your plan). But realise that there are a lot more opportunities, more places that will hire, more assignments today than in your parents’ time.
6 Don’t let naysayers pull you down. People come to me saying they
want to try this or that profession and ask, “What is the scope of it?”
But no could have predicted the scope of writing when I decided to be a
writer in 1993. No one knew how much would change in the industry and
the Indian reader. If you’re intensely passionate about what you want to
do, a path will open up. Don’t lose heart. Something, someone,
somewhere will come forward and help.
7 Get over your fear of the unknown with perseverance and discipline. You’d have needed these traits even if you were at your old job, but this time around, there is no boss to blame and no company policy to criticise. If you’re still underperforming, it’s only be because of your inner drive.
8 Don’t expect success on the first day – but make sure you have had some growth in six months. Keep positive and stay motivated. You have to believe that it is going to work out for you. It may not be a straight path, but success will eventually come.
9 Keep yourself involved in your dream. So you want to be an actor? It’s not going to happen overnight (and the Bollywood dream doesn’t come true for everyone, regardless of talent). But there will always be work – in TV, at workshop, in direction, in advertising. If you want to pursue music, set aside half your time for songwriting or composing. Use the rest to find work within the field – jingles, music lessons, whatever.
7 Get over your fear of the unknown with perseverance and discipline. You’d have needed these traits even if you were at your old job, but this time around, there is no boss to blame and no company policy to criticise. If you’re still underperforming, it’s only be because of your inner drive.
8 Don’t expect success on the first day – but make sure you have had some growth in six months. Keep positive and stay motivated. You have to believe that it is going to work out for you. It may not be a straight path, but success will eventually come.
9 Keep yourself involved in your dream. So you want to be an actor? It’s not going to happen overnight (and the Bollywood dream doesn’t come true for everyone, regardless of talent). But there will always be work – in TV, at workshop, in direction, in advertising. If you want to pursue music, set aside half your time for songwriting or composing. Use the rest to find work within the field – jingles, music lessons, whatever.
10 Do what you love to do; only then will you do everything with passion and it will fall into place.
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