X-Roads

Crossroads. When you come to one, you have to decide where to go. I am coming up towards a crossroad soon. I will have to decide what I’d like to do for the rest of my life and work towards it. All this while, I have been hedging a bit, by doing things that weren’t entirely specific. But I think that the time has come to make a decision. To do that, I have to first ask myself, what I want and what’s within my power to deliver.

Some of my friends may think that I will just go home and go into business. But even if that turns out to be the case, I would still need to decide on the specific kind of business to do. Should I return to doing a business that can quickly earn me a high income but has limited growth potential, or should I do something that has infinite growth potential but will bleed me dry, or should I do something entirely different. There are many things to consider before a real decision can be made. I’ve got as many business ideas as I have friends. So, I’ll need to really sit down and weigh all the different options.

However, there’s also a part of me which feels that I need to contribute to nation building. There is a general feeling that the time is ripe for change back home. There are many things that need improving and I am perfectly suited to contributing my expertise into nation building. However, that would mean placing profit in the back seat and working like a charity. I do have some ideas on that as well and also have the necessary contacts to kick things off. Helping other people and giving them a better opportunity in life, is also a good thing to do.

Then, there is also a part of me that feels that I should just relax and enjoy working for someone else. It’s much easier living as an employee than it is as an employer. As my friends know, you just need to take one look at me to know that I don’t live lavishly. I’m very content having enough money to buy me my toys so that I can build things for the rest of my life. I’ll be happy driving a Proton car and living in a house with enough room for a small workshop. None of these things are out of my grasp.

But I think that between money, satisfaction and lifestyle, you are only allowed to choose any two. It would be so great it I could be rich, help others and enjoy a relaxed life, all at once. Unfortunately, I cannot really think of a way to combine all of them together. Or maybe I’m just lacking motivation for now.

If you knew of a way to have an easy life, wads of cash, and personal satisfaction, please share!