What Should You Do With Your Life?

Introduction Choosing a career might seem like a simple decision of ‘what I enjoy doing’; or ‘what interests me most’. It is not. In fact this is an extremely simplified assessment of a complex and life changing decision. The more time you take, and the more key variables you consider, the better will be the final outcome, in terms of personal satisfaction and fulfilment. This process is one which will significantly impact the rest of your life. Although it will save you time and possible heartache and disappointment if done as early as possible in one’s career; it can be relevant and helpful at any point in your life. In fact, one should go through this checklist and ponder these questions at least every 5 years to ensure that one is on the right path. Our ideas and values are anything but rigid and static. We change as we grow, learn and interact with the world. Life happens and expectations change. In fact, the whole point of living is to learn and grow spiritually so its rather unlikely that you will feel at 40 years of age exactly as you did at 20 years. In addition to all of the considerations expanded upon in this book, spending some quiet time each day in Yoga and Meditation will help to slow down the often frenetic pace of life, gain some insight into your own personal journey, and give you direction. Although nothing is cast in stone, and you can always change careers if you choose to, it will save you a lot of time, money and inconvenience should you choose wisely ab initio. It also becomes a lot more challenging to change careers once you have children and other significant life commitments. One of the most frustrating things in life is feeling trapped in a career or job you don’t like because you depend on the income from it to pay your bills and maintain the lifestyle you and your family have become accustomed to. You may also feel a sense obligation to the career since you have invested so much time, money and effort into it. This is a trap best avoided. Unfortunately, it also the status quo of millions of people in the world today. The purpose of this book is to help you choose as appropriately as possible right now. If you consider all the variables mentioned here carefully and honestly, then you will make the best decision. Even if you do change later on, at least you know that this was an informed, well deliberated move that was in your best interest at this point in time. You will always have these factors in your mind, throughout your life, which hopefully will prevent you from making impulsive, and irrational decisions that are not ideal for you. It also important to remember that ultimately, no education, knowledge or skills are ever wasted. It is incorporated into all facets of our lives contributing to the rich tapestry of our existence, now and for all eternity.