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How to know whether you are good at something? || Acharya Prashant, with youth (2014)
Acharya Prashant
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9 years ago
Calling
Dissolution
Peace
Uniqueness
Authenticity
Work
Calmness
Life
Description

Acharya Prashant redefines the concept of being good at something, stating that it is not about skill proficiency but about whether an activity leads one to their center of calmness and peace. He suggests that instead of asking what one is good at, one should ask what is good for them. The right work, person, or environment is that which dissolves the individual, removing the need for calculation, noise, and the wearing of masks. This state of dissolution allows a person to be their simple, authentic self without pretense. He describes this ideal work as a calling, which is always unique to the individual. He critiques the tendency of people to follow the crowd, like a flock of sheep, in choosing careers and organizations, noting the irony that people demand uniqueness in clothing but accept uniformity in their life's work. Acharya Prashant encourages having the courage to pursue what truly calms the heart, even if it seems scary or unconventional. He concludes by advising against settling for a second-hand life or following the order of the day, emphasizing that life is too precious to be spent sleepwalking.