People often spend decades climbing the ladder, only to realize too late that they never wanted to be on the top floor. — (courtesy Justin Welsh ) The Economic Times
Ambition, when pursued mindlessly , can lead us straight to the wrong destination-mistaking a mirage for paradise. But what if we chose mindfulness instead? Or professional coaching?
Professional coaching has the potential to be a transformative force, especially when embraced at the right moment. It offers a pause for reflection, a chance to align with one’s true purpose.
Lucky are those who pause early enough to discover and recalibrate their career path. For many, this moment of awakening happens in midlife, mid-career, or during a second career. Interestingly, most professional coaches are individuals who have gone through this transformative journey themselves. It’s why coaching isn’t just a profession-it’s a calling.
Shantanu Deshpande of Bombay Shaving Company recently sparked a conversation on work culture, adding nuance to the ongoing debate about overwork, even as NR Narayana Murthy’s advocacy for a 70-hour workweek remains relevant.
The real question is this: Do we have the courage to ask, ‘What is my life purpose?’ And more importantly, do we have the boldness to pursue it?
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