Today, I find myself feeling a bit lost amidst the uncertainties that life has thrown my way. The job hunt has been particularly challenging, and facing a recent rejection has left me questioning my path forward. It’s hard not to let these setbacks affect my confidence, but I know it’s important to stay resilient. As I write this, I’m hoping to find some clarity and strength to keep pushing forward, even when the future feels unclear.

I don’t think there has ever been a time when all three pillars of life—career, health, and relationships—have been down simultaneously. It feels like everything I’ve worked for has crashed at once. Here’s a quick update on the three pillars:

1. Career: I recently decided to quit a soul-sucking and toxic job in Indonesia without a backup plan (I’ll probably write more about how I came to that decision) and now find myself navigating the murky waters of a cold job market. I aimed to secure a job in the European market (I was in Berlin before moving to Indonesia), but a recent rejection from a dream company has left me dejected and questioning my job hunt strategy. I’m contemplating whether I should adjust my expectations and look for a job in my home country, India.
2. Health: During my short stint in Jakarta, I developed severe allergies due to the pollution, making a long-term stay there impossible. I decided to return to India for proper treatment. Two months in, I’m still on medication for another month. On a positive note, my health has improved significantly, though I’m far from the physical fitness level I had in Germany.
3. Relationships: This area feels like a second-degree uncertainty, dependent on my career and the city I move to. I can’t even begin to focus on this right now and will take things as they come.

The purpose of this post isn’t just to rant but to channel that frustration into a clearer thought process and leave myself, and anyone reading this, with a touch of motivation and hope. I’ve long admired Kobe Bryant for his grit and resilience. His Facebook post after tearing his Achilles and being ruled out for the season has always inspired me.

It’s time to revisit that post and adopt the Mamba mindset to take back control of my life. It may not happen in a month or even a quarter, but if I keep doing the right things, I will reach where I am destined to be. Perhaps life is about putting one step in front of the other. Today was one step, tomorrow will be another, and hopefully, I will embark on a journey worth living.

Link to the post: Kobe Bryant’s Facebook Post

Transcript of the complete post:

“This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I’ve done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why the hell did this happen ?!? Makes no damn sense. Now I’m supposed to come back from this and be the same player Or better at 35?!? How in the world am I supposed to do that?? I have NO CLUE. Do I have the consistent will to overcome this thing? Maybe I should break out the rocking chair and reminisce on the career that was. Maybe this is how my book ends. Maybe Father Time has defeated me…Then again maybe not! It’s 3:30am, my foot feels like dead weight, my head is spinning from the pain meds and I’m wide awake. Forgive my Venting but what’s the purpose of social media if I won’t bring it to you Real No Image?? Feels good to vent, let it out. To feel as if THIS is the WORST thing EVER! Because After ALL the venting, a real perspective sets in. There are far greater issues/challenges in the world than a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever. One day, the beginning of a new career journey will commence. Today is NOT that day. “If you see me in a fight with a bear, prey for the bear”. Ive always loved that quote. Thats “mamba mentality” we don’t quit, we don’t cower, we don’t run. We endure and conquer. I know it’s a long post but I’m Facebook Venting LOL. Maybe now I can actually get some sleep and be excited for surgery tomorrow. First step of a new challenge. Guess I will be Coach Vino the rest of this season. I have faith in my teammates. They will come thru. Thank you for all your prayers and support. Much Love Always. Mamba Out.”