Go by your strength, not just by interest

When I was in high school, I was adamant about studying medicine. However, my parents disagreed. They thought my acumen lay in economics and mathematics. I always scored well in these subjects and they advised me to make a career in either field. Of course, I disagreed, and we argued a lot but their logic finally won. I took up arts for higher studies. There were times that I felt bad that I could not study abroad because of my choice of subject. However, today, I have no regrets. I am happy with my choice of career, which has shaped up very well. There is absolutely no scope for complaint.

- As told to RAKESH RAI

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Bakul Dholakia

Director, IIM-A