Bro, have you ever thought that we all have a dreamer inside us? A world where we set out to fulfill our dreams. But life doesn’t always go as we plan. One day, instead of chasing our dreams, we find ourselves sitting at a corporate desk. And before we even realize it, we become a “Corporate Majdoor” (Corporate Laborer).
You get what I’m saying, right? In the beginning, everything seems exciting – a new job, new place, the first paycheck, etc. But slowly, it all becomes a pattern. That 9 to 5 routine from Monday to Friday, and then hoping for a little rest on the weekend. Then what? The money keeps coming in, but the dreams? They’re left behind somewhere.
The High of Salary – A Temporary Filler
You understand this too, right? Salary sustains life to a certain extent, but is it the real solution? Our jobs become our identity. “Bro, I work at XYZ company” or “My salary is this much.” But when we stop chasing our passion and work just for money, that salary becomes a drug. The paycheck comes every month, and we push ourselves a little further. “Come on, let’s just get through another month, then we’ll see.” And this cycle never ends.
I remember a friend once said, “Salary is like a painkiller, it numbs the pain of unfulfilled dreams.” And it’s true, bro! We get so comfortable in our comfort zone that we keep pushing our dreams further away from ourselves.
Don’t Lose Your Passion, Bro
This comfort zone is the biggest trap. Today, we have money, we have a job, but are we satisfied? Your heart knows what you really want to do. There’s a fire inside you that keeps your dreams alive. But don’t let that fire be extinguished by your salary. You have to keep your passion alive.
I know corporate life demands everything. But think, when you’re nearing retirement, what do you want to look back on? “I lived my dreams” or “I earned a good salary”? Prioritizing your passion isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. Because money will come eventually, but once your passion is gone, it’s hard to bring it back.
Working in Corporate is Necessary, But Do a Side Hustle, Bro
I get it; not everyone can leave their job. You have to run the household; there are responsibilities. But bro, don’t stop doing a side hustle. Whatever your real passion is, make it a small side hustle and slowly grow it. Because the satisfaction you’ll get from your passion, you’ll never get from your salary.
Now look, if you like writing, take out some time after your job at night and write. If you want to start a business, work on your ideas over the weekend. This hustle will be more fulfilling than your corporate job, and slowly, you’ll be able to start your own venture.
The Path is Tough
Don’t think everything will go smoothly. Every venture comes with struggles and failures. But if your passion is strong, you’ll overcome everything. Because if you start your own thing today, it’ll be a part of your dreams, a part of your identity.
Take your corporate job as a necessity, but don’t make it your identity. You’re a dreamer, and you’ve got dreams to fulfill. The path of a new venture is difficult, but it’s these tough paths that turn you into the person you’re meant to become.
Never Get Complacent in Life – Always Hustle
Do you know what the biggest mistake is? We become complacent. We think that whatever we’re getting is enough. But life can’t be stagnant. We should always try to learn something new, always start a new project, a new venture. Because when you do new things in life, that’s when you grow.
Corporate life keeps you stable, but hustle is necessary for growth. Always step out of your comfort zone, start new ventures. You’ll see, when you take this risk, only then will you truly live. Use your salary as a filler, but always keep the courage to chase your dreams.
How to Keep Your Dreams Alive?
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Set Small Goals: Set small goals and keep achieving them. These goals should revolve around your dreams so you stay on track.
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Time Management: Start giving a little time every day to your passion or side hustle after your job. Slowly, this will become your daily routine.
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Invest in Learning: Spend time upgrading your skills. Learn whatever skills are necessary to make your dream practical.
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Network: Interact with people in your industry, attend workshops. Networking will increase your exposure and bring new opportunities.
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Consistency: The most important thing is to stay consistent. Pursuing your passion is a long-term commitment, but if you chase your dream consistently, success will come.
The Bottom Line
Bro, this corporate world can’t completely kill your dreams. If you let your salary become a drug and trap yourself, it’ll be an endless race. But if you see your salary as just a filler and keep hustling for your dreams, it’ll give your life purpose.
Your dreams have always been within you; now, you just have to bring them back to life. You’re not a “Corporate Majdoor”; you’re a dreamer who’s just on pause for a while. This pause can’t last forever. It’s time to live your dreams now. Use your salary as a tool, but never lose the courage to live for your passion.
Always remember, hustle is necessary because dreams don’t come true without it.