I have done things that changed me and hated every second of it when I started the process. I have written pages that felt empty but turned out to be honest and meaningful. I have walked away from comfort and walked straight into chaos, sometimes unwillingly. It never felt great or easy but when I look back, I can feel that all the good things that led me to better places, came with some amounts of skepticism and reluctance.

Decisions to invest in some new mutual fund or stock were made with shaking hands. But the returns after four years were met with glowing eyes. A stranger I once met at a party turned out to be one of my best friends later.

People assume that the right thing must feel right right from its inception. There must be some positive vibe to it. While I do not completely disagree, I think sometimes one needs to go with their gut feeling, even if that thing does not look quite right or comfortable.

People keep waiting for peace before action. They wait for clarity before risk. But most good things feel wrong when they are happening. You only realize they were right once you’ve changed.

I have almost never felt great while trying to do something better. But most of the times, I have looked back and whispered, “That was it.”