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The definition of a satisfying personal life is the key to the issue mentioned above. People view it subjectively and in a democracy, like ours, they rightly do so. For some, raising a healthy family would be a prime concern, while others might draw comfort out of providing luxuries to the lives of their loved ones. In today’s competitive world, any professional might be expected to walk the tight-rope between these two alternatives, in his/her pursuit of a successful profession. Truly speaking, it is less by deliberate intent and more by inherent nature that one ends up making choices that lead to either of the two situations while aiming greater heights in any profession. We all have the free will to make our choices; it is only inherent that people aim for a better life ahead. Some compromises in the present days may have to made to enjoy greater benefits in the long run. And since satisfaction in personal life cannot be measured or quantified, it is but human nature to overlook this aspect. On the other hand, progress in the professional front can be more explicitly depicted, quantified and rated. In most cases, successful professionals look toward the next goal ahead of them instead of sitting in judgement over their past choices. Today’s fast paced life rarely allows oneself to feed their soul with introspective inputs. As a result, the judgement in question usually eludes the professional’s mind until the end of his career. Or else, it is bystanders and onlookers who try to speculate the emotional quotient of happiness for a professional—which, easily is irrelevant to the individual concerned.

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