First Resignation

It was the last step of my clearance process. I went to the admin to submit my ID card and the drawer key. As soon as the process was cleared on the portal, I jokingly asked the lady whether I can go inside? She laughed out loud and said "Now you can only go out". This was the moment I realized that I was actually losing something. The company I used to work for since the last 20 months was no more mine.
It felt strange... As I stood near the main entrance of my office, I could see the entire time I spent there. It was good..In fact it was great. When I look back at the time I spent as an "associate", I realize that I have only gained a lot of things- Many important lessons, both professional and personal. Even though I did not face any dilemma while resigning but still it was quite an experience. I mean first job,first salary, first appreciation, first resignation and what not. It was totally fulfilling and it will always be special.
I have seen many people complaining about the company, the location but I fail to understand what stops them from quitting. If they feel that they deserve better, they are welcome to go. I mean cribbing about your current state is just not right. No one, and I mean that, controls anyone. You are as free as you feel.
In life nothing is constant and you need to take risks. That is what I have learned. No risk no success and so this big step. But I am confident that things will work out fine. But more than anything I am grateful to the organization. It was a wonderful time I spent there. Thanks to the great organization and its members. Best of Luck!!!

Plan - Does it exist??

Wisdom says that we should have a plan and work on it. Planning is very important for success.
True that it may sound to us but this whole "plan" thing has been an enigma to me. I do not remember one instance in my life where I have followed or have been able to follow a plan. It has all been so unpredictable. The things I have chased have always been running away, instead the things not in the plan or things I didn't care about have stayed back. That indeed has been the irony of my life and I believe of many others...Looking at it optimistically would say that still something is achieved. Rightly so!!

But then what about the plan, what about the apparently rational decisions one takes? Does all that matter is that stroke of fortune that differentiates between a good and a bad plan - Success means good plan and vice-versa. Sometimes it seems to me that what is required is to sail with the wind. Things will happen automatically.
Its just that these things add to my indecisiveness and undermine the very reason or importance of the decision making process. It is very difficult for me to decide whether the approach is wrong or there is no such thing as approach. We need to learn from our mistakes but how do we know if its a mistake??
Maybe a mentor will help me sail through..Anyone interested!!!