The best advice I have received !!

The inspiration for writing this came from a cosmo feature where women were asked to write about the best advice they ever got. So here goes, in no particular order.....

"Marry a man, who you would be proud to walk with and introduce to your family and friends"
From my mother when I was 16. An advice that has been handed down from generations. 

"Don't regret anything that you do. Hindsight will make you think otherwise, but know that you acted with best available information at that time"
From my dad, when I was 18.

"Stop being a victim. You have a choice!"
From my husband, a few months back. It was the wake up call I needed. 

"Your in-laws have made your husband the man he is. Try and remember that when they seem unreasonable."
From my mother, when I was getting married. 

"Jump into anything, with an awareness of the consequences of your decision. If you are jumping in a ditch , know that you will get dirty , and don't complain"
From my dad, when I was 18.

"All men are $€%##! I should know I am a guy. Don't trust them blindly"
From my cousin brother in a letter to me when I turned 13.

"When a big ship and a small ship are on a collision path, the smaller ship changes course. It's harder for the bigger ship to move. So is the case with elders in the family."
From my mother last month in a random conversation. My dad told her this when they got married.

"Invest in a house of your own. NOW!"
From my brother, when I got married.

"It's easier and wiser to move from Sales to marketing within your own 
Organization. Make the move within, spend a year and then look outside."
A placement consultant in 2007 when I wad desperately trying to move from sales to marketing.

"Write, Write and Write without expectation of being published, being read or being recognized. The rest will follow."
My creative writing teacher in 2009. 

"Go to your bosses with solutions and not problems. That way, you will always be welcomed."
From my dad, when I started my first job in 1999.


What's the best advice you ever got?

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Why I haven't quit my job

Why I haven't quit my job....

So, the buzz has been around and people have been asking me if and why I have quit my job.

I thought it's time to clear the air and clarify why I haven't quit my job...

So here it is...

I have NOT quit my job.

I haven't said NO to my wonderful organization where I spent the better part of my corporate career learning and having fun too.

I haven't said NO to my six figure salary which promptly arrives on the 25th of every month.

I haven't said NO to the adrenalin rush I get when I crack a new deal for the company.

I haven't said NO to the wonderful bosses and colleagues at work who make it worth my while.

I haven't said NO to my fancy designation, that proudly adorns my linkedin profile and my visiting cards.

However......

I have said YES to following my longstanding dream and passion which has driven me for the last three years.

I have said YES to building my own set-up and sharing my learnings with others.

I have said YES to the commitment of focussing on the value I generate through my endeavor for myself and others. So what if it may not immediately reflect in my bank account?

I have said YES to the Immense satisfaction I feel when I hear the words, " You have made a difference to my life".

I have said YES to the innumerable people whose lives I am committed to make worthwhile.

I have said YES to living without a designation for a while and discovering it along the way.

And that's why I haven't quit my job......

I have just said YES to a new job that's taking me closer to my dreams...