So, I re-discovered Reddit a couple of months ago and got hooked onto it since . What really attracted me was some really cool guys doing IAmA. I could never really catch up in time or muster up a question that was cool enough to be asked. But even reading through the conversations has been awesome.

This week, it was the Canadian Astronaut Col Chris Hadfield aboard the ISS answering questions, orbiting the earth once every 90 minutes. such things might become common over time, but right now it blows the mind right away. A lot of people had questions as to how one can achieve such large goals and he condescended to answer:

Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow, and the day after that. Look at who you want to be, and start sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you'd be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.

Now, this is essentially how I went about shaping my career and life in general. I might not be aboard the ISS, but I am at peace with what I have been able to achieve so far. Thank you for affirming my self belief Sir!

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