y = sin x. The sine function and its graphical depiction provides an assortment of possible analogies. The first that comes to my mind in the current scenario is the business cycle. Market driven economies experience periods of growth (boom) and periods of not-so-expected growth (recession). In theory we accept recession as a by-product of capitalism, but do we question why it happens? Surging demand, surging prices and after touching the peak the bubble goes boom. It's a quick ride on the other side of the peak towards the crevasse, faster than what it took you to reach there. Need took you to the x = π/2, while greed took you to x = π. That little man in a loincloth summed it up as much long back "There is enough for man's need, not for man's greed".
With great power comes great responsibility. In a capitalistic economy, much power lies with the large corporates. Their misdeeds can derail many a thing. Lehmann Brothers collapsed and down went a lot of things not remotely one would associate with them. Down went many a things and along with it B-School recruitment. There are many reasons to drown in one's own despair, to be ruined by an unexpected recession, and to not get what was expected from a B-School stint. Lots to curse about, think, regret and feel about.
But there are more reasons to accept, realise and move on. All those baggage of expectations that was brought was bundled with talent, energy, enthusiasm, and also a bit of greed. Its time to forget what you came for, and to think what you can become. Two years down the line, one's regret would not be to not get placed from B-School, or so I guess. Success in others eyes is what you are relative to others. But success in your perspective is an absolute measurement and reflected in your happiness.
The sinusoidal wave is relentless because we have made it one.
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