It has been almost three months since I decided to quit my job, and start working towards a more satisfied life. The first step that I took was to appear for the GMAT. Doing well in that exam would ensure that I could opt out of the lifestyle that I was about to choose. Basically, it would provide me with a backup plan in case things got a little out of hand. For, like software, backup is essential, and even the most experienced people amongst us, make the mistake of ignoring it.
Tomorrow, I make my first bid for a project, from my prospective clients. The company is a start-up, but each guy in there has an impeccable track record in the domain. My presentations are almost ready, along with the costing and time estimations. I have read a lot of theory about it, yet it is scary to go and talk to them tomorrow.
Besides the driving force behind this decision to chase this particular client came from a quite unexpected source. A few days ago, I was snooping around youtube and I came across this beautiful speech by Steve Jobs, the undying, unrelenting, entrepreneur. The speech, which was delivered to the graduating class of Stanford, touched a chord with me. To be frank, not one, but many.
You can view the whole thing on YouTube here.
One thing that really hit me, was that you can only connect the dots looking backwards. It is impossible to connect them looking forward. It just reminds me again and again, that if I fail today while making this giant leap, I can not know now, how it would help me in the future. I just have to do what I have to do.
Tomorrow, will not just be another day, it might be the beginning of something great. But, whatever happens it would not be today. Hoping it works out tomorrow.