I was in my third year. Dreams were simple and almost achievable. Parents were enthusiastic. Neighbors more than enthusiastic. Class-mates and friends would spend all their time between coaching institutes and libraries. The common topic of discussion would be Quant sums and Vocabulary words. Everyone wanting to know what the others are upto. But I had a simple life and a simple dream.
Somewhere I had read that we should live in present and not worry about the future etc. I followed it without an argument not because I was lazy, but because I wanted to be at peace. Things changed, time passed and then suddenly one morning you find that you are left far behind and the world has moved on. The priorities of your friends have changed but yours is the same. I decided to pace up. I wanted to know what others are upto.
I joined institutes and now my life was also juggling between college and coaching institutes. My simple little dream was crushed under the pile of learning materials and the books I filled with Quant sums. Mocks and scores became the lingo of the town! Everyone started to ask about the date of exam! And then, D day! I wasn’t sure how I performed. But, from there, began a long journey of exams and scores!
Life had become okayish! I wasn’t sure if I wanted this. But then now, it was Prestige and Ego at stake! I was okayish! I got a few calls to my surprise (even with my lax attitude) but could not convert any! Still I was Okayish! Another year! Another exam! But that year took away all the okayish attitude I had! I realized what I was pursuing and what it needed! So, finally I realised that its okay to have had an okayish year since it is what taught me the valuable lessons I would have never learnt otherwise and its better than to be okayish your whole life!
To all the MBA aspirants who have got no clue what they are pursuing and are doing so just for the heck of it! Nothing wrong in pursuing it but sooner or later the realisation will strike you and let that be sooner rather than later. All the best !