A few months back, I went on a trip to Tapola with the Teaching Learning Community. It was a really great experience... just unwinding from the routine. I missed my wife though...Anuja couldn’t be part of TLC this year because our daughter was just a few months old at that time, so bringing her on the trip wasn’t really possible.
This photo was taken when we were going to a temple near the lake. It was around a 30 to 35 minute boat ride. I was just looking around and capturing all the natural beauty around us.
Unwinding feels refreshing...
Since I had a daughter, my wife’s, my, and the whole family’s life started revolving around her. My office timing became 10:30 to 11 because I spend a lot of time with my daughter.
Family has always been my first priority.
People chase targets... “I want to achieve this much, that much” and in that pursuit, sometimes they lose something important.
I also have big ambitions, big dreams, and big revenue goals. But I don’t have a rush.
I am doing what feels right and important to me right now.
We grew only 10% this year compared to last year. The previous year, we had almost doubled our revenue. But honestly, I didn’t feel bad about slower growth either.
Everyone’s priorities are different.
I want to spend time with family... and I am doing that. That’s what matters.
There was a time when I worked a lot. Now I choose flexibility.
I’m 32 now. When I see some of my friends, they have huge salary packages... even bigger than my company’s revenue. It’s easy to have self doubt in such situations.
But then I think about the flexibility and lifestyle I have today... and honestly, that feels priceless.
I stayed in my hometown, built a business, built systems, and we are still growing.
But the funny thing is...
I didn’t really feel the need of “unwinding” because I wasn’t wound up with anything in the first place.
I just want to say...
If your family is safe, protected, insured, and you are working towards financial stability...
Then don’t overthink too much.
Enjoy moments with family, friends, and loved ones. ❤️
Enjoy the struggle as well.
Thanks for reading...
Words by Karan
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