Among all the axioms I have imbibed
There is one which says in order to thrive
In your work, you must be passionate
About what you do, you would be favored by fate
If you pour your heart and soul into your work every day
Fulfillment and success would come your way..
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This sentiment was repeated often, I took it seriously
And tried to pour into work every ounce of my energy
I worked with boundless passion, but I confess
It was not a promised path to success
I had invested myself to such an extent
In my work that all my emotional capital was spent
There- my emotions were on a roller coaster ride
Every negative interaction left me depleted inside
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I could not fathom why I felt so despondent
When I was working with passion and the right intent
Until I came across a concept different and new to me
That suggested detachment from work as a better strategy
I was intrigued- how could you give your best
If you were detached, but I decided to put the theory to test
Gradually and intentionally I was able to reduce
My emotional investment in work, and I did deduce
That detachment without disengagement happened to be
The best way to work, to increase contentment and productivity
Without my emotions wearing me down I could view
My work much more objectively, accept criticism better too
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I have learnt that excessive passion can be
Detrimental by reducing objectivity
Maintaining from work an emotional distance
Allows you to look at work through an unbiased lens
Each time you still give it your best shot
But if you don’t succeed, an emotional wreck you are
Passion...unbridled 