I had an absolutely wonderful experience. I was exposed to new ideas and technologies. It was like being in an environment full of ideas, where we shared, played, learned, and had a great time.

It also gave me the time to work on a personal web based learning project (http://www.adaptivelearningonline.net) which I had been putting on the backburner for a long time.

The whole experience not only expanded my mind but also refreshed me in many other ways.

I think every person should take a sabbatical every couple of years (even if it’s a short one) and do something different from their day to day work.

It’s good for the mind and the soul.

–
Parag

I think there are two key points here. First, work is not as terrible as many people are making it out to be. People that are motivated to excel can make various types of work, their “calling.” I think it is the quality of the individual more than the nature of the work.

Secondly, we all need breaks. Even great work get stagnant. There is no single passion that will keep us happy for the rest of our days.

I love to work. In fact, there is little difference between my personal and business lives. I wouldn’t have it any other way. However, I need regular vacations to clear my brain and open me up do new ideas. Even on vacation, I start itching to start working on something. In fact, my best vacations are the ones where I can work.