[1] When I left my corporate job, my family was taken aback:- - Struggled initially - But, continued to work hard. - It turned out to be a great decision. [2] Post COVID, my wife and I packed 2 suitcases. And left Delhi for good. - We ended up in Goa. - We had no network, nothing. - But, it turned out to be a great decision! [3] 2 years back, I bought my first AirBnB - People criticised. Said I would never make a profit. - My first AirBnB now generates a rental yield of 7% (property appreciation separate) - And, I ended up acquiring 5 more properties subsequently. All up by 30-40% due to the recent Real Estate boom. Now, my Wife (Ayushi) I are World Schooling our kids (wherein we live across different parts of the world. And, experience life for what it is). When I introduced the idea: most folks supported. But, many questioned my parenting and whatnot. Honestly, at this stage in my life: I don't bother about criticism. Or whether things would go right/wrong. I read something a long time back, which shaped my philosophy about risk taking: if you want things that most people don't have, you have to do things that most people don't do.
You might not be aware but you can do everything you said even without making everything public on LinkedIn, YouTube, X and Instagram. In this way you can make your own decisions without justifying it and even don't have to take criticism.
Could you also list down the things/ decisions ( in the same post) which didn’t work for you? Why do you always keep displaying on social media that everything is hunky dory and your life is perfect in every aspect.. just doesn’t sound real and true!
I am really curious about how your wife is managing her govt job and travelling across the world. It will be an inspiring story for working women. Does Indian govt allow remote work?
So True Akshat. You need to learn to take your own decisions. I'm an example of a person who listened to people who told me not to leave my job in 2015 as I was working for a big brand n I should leave only when I have a job Or 6 months salary in my bank. The company was good but I had an extremely bad boss n a bad HR who never supported me n things only got worse. N then since I was the only earning member. So I stayed on thinking the people are right. But the minute the Pandemic happened I was laid off like a hot potato and at a time when I was living on rent. But now I have been out of a job for 3-1/2 years now n still living. I regret not taking that decision in 2015. Life would be definitely different I think. I wanted to travel abroad. I worked there before n it was a thousand times better than working in India where you spend 4-5 hours per day travelling to the office n back. Work 24*7. Pay such high Income Tax with no unemployment benefits. N you get pittance for gratuity after 12years. So Congratulations on your decision. This is the best time to tour the world. I'm a firm believer of people leaving India. The world is so huge that Indians in India don't know what they're missing. You learn so much especially to co-exist
Sometimes to achieve something we need to step out of our comfort zone and should be more focused towards achieving our goals than focusing on temporary criticism as all these comments and people who criticize come to other side of the table when they start seeing growth and success. Obviously there are downfalls and low moments as well but at the end of the day everything is worthy...So, yaa it's well said "To achieve something which other don't have you must do things that most people don't do".
Your risk will pave a path for similar others who're afraid to take that risk. 💯 Homeschooling or 'world schooling' will be the next norm - with the formal education system failing. If you want things that most people don't have, you have to do things that most people don't do. 🔥 Rightly said, Akshat Shrivastava
Everybody has a different path and everybody's idea of success is different. Just because someone's path looks different than what people conventionally do, doesn't mean it's wrong. I also believe, as humans, we should try out new things and if it works, then we can inspire more people to try out that new path.
If I am not wrong your wife is a government employee and how she managed all for it . Interestingly, I have been following her on LinkedIn for a long time and later I found that she is your wife. Both of you are good content creators.
Grass looks always green on other side! This plan is not everyone's cup of tea
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3moI think you're a pretty awesome guy, I'm a regular on your YT, I have your YT community subscription as well. I find you a clean, straight, honest influencer. And I totally love your ideas. This last line philosophy on risk taking is absolutely beautiful, and I'm saving it. Thanks for the knowledge you share Akshat.