Interview with Bernard D’sa & How He Quit His Job to Follow His Passion

Bernard D’sa is born and bred in Mumbai but settled down in Bangalore. He has a degree in English Literature and has also studied philosophy and spirituality. He writes a blog “Beautiful Inspirations” which is instrumental in inspiring n motivating masses .He is also a prolific writer of poetry and philosophy. His books include “Symphonies of Love”, “The Essence of Eternal Happiness”, “When Cupid Struck its Arrow”, “Sweet Temptations” and “Amazing Grace” You can find his recent work on Amazon, Flipkart and Infibeam. He also writes on topics of Inspiration, Business, Philosophy, Spirituality, Arts and Poetry. He is involved in NGO activites and owns a publishing house “RainDrops Company”.

-Give us some details about your background and your career path – until you quit.

I had been a sad banker and was literally fed up with my 9 to 6 job. I was feeling like it I am killing my passion and my dreams

-Why did you quit your job?

I believe in following my heart and when I grow old rather would want to say “Least I tried” rather than “I should have tried”. I want to give my complete focus to what I wanted to do i.e. writing and publishing, so I decided to quit my regular 9 to 6 job and venture out as a full time writer and publisher. Possibly I would be a blessing in disguise to some secret aspirants.

-What are you doing now?

As mentioned earlier, I am totally into molding my RainDrops Company, which is a publishing house. It is an achievement in itself for me. I am a writer and I am in process of publishing my own book and along with it I am publishing works of some poets and authors so, by the grace of Almighty it has begun well. Today RainDrops Company has over 15 titles, 2 imprints,100+ poets/authors, offline and online distribution. His books have made their presence felt over 50  bookstores and 10 international book fairs.

-How has your life changed since you quit? Did the stint in the corporate help in your current journey?

Yeah, Life has changed since I quit. Being working in fixed hours I wasn’t able to contact people to discuss or propose the ideas. Now I have lot of time to go around and execute my plans. Time is no constraint anymore. There is no one I have to report to (grin). I am my boss and the realization of materializing my dream is the only thing on my mind. Working in corporate has definitely benefited me and it has developed me as a leader and I am sure I am equipped with the skills to train people who I have hired for the company In this 5 years of working in the corporate I have had the experience of working in different profiles which has added to my versatility. Corporate sector also demands innovation and I think i have developed it. So this journey has certainly helped in my development as an individual

-Do you miss anything about the job? Would you go back if given a choice?

The only thing I miss more are my companions; I used to meet them every day, they had been  the part of my life and i miss them all. Small moment’s make a big difference and I have being enjoying them…

Going back to job…ummmm… I think NO. I am happy being the Boss, CEO, worker, courier boy right now. I know I can and I will achieve what I dream of. Failures are bound to come along the way but I am sure that I am going to rise above them all. I am just going to keep walking, come what may.

We wish Bernard. D’sa and RainDrops Company all the best in all their future endeavors

Website: http://www.raindropscompany.com© RainDrops CompanyFirst part of this interview published in an online website http://www.officechai.comUnder the title  “People who quit their jobs to follow their passion”Full version of the interview is published [email protected]

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