Many times this question comes up to us while making a choice in life. What would you prefer: stability for peace or uncertainty for growth? This applies in all aspects of life – career, relationship and society.
Do you want to leave a stable job that is paying moderately but has certainty to go for a business which may be uncertain but has better growth prospects? Do you want to break your term deposit that provides a fixed, regular income for investing in stock market which may give higher but uncertain return? In relationship, do you prefer a partner who is not that attractive nor is that high flying personality but is loyal and committed, for a person who may be the life of the parties but whose commitment is weaker? Do you like to live in a peaceful, calm environment for comfortable and peaceful life or prefer a posh areas where life is fast, and you need to constantly juggle up due to high cost of living? What do you prefer – a small town that offers peace and serenity over constantly demanding city life?
Each of these options offer different returns. Those who prioritize growth, have to be ready to sacrifice stability and certainty. They have to accept risk and high demanding careers. In relationship also, people choose based on their preference – what they are willing to sacrifice, in return for what? While each of these choices have their pros and cons, they have equally promising rewards. Peace and serenity cannot be valued less in life, and they can certainly compensate for moderate lifestyle. Similarly, growth and progress comes only with willingness to sacrifice personal comfort. Without hardwork and challenges, no one can achieve shining success. Therefore, such choices may depend on person’s priorities in life. Perhaps the stage in life also matters while making a decision. Same person may choose to go for growth and uncertainty at one phase in life but return to peace and stability at letter stage.
What is your stage in life and what is your current preference? Will it change in future or will stay forever the same?