[Points: The need of having a definite aim—your aim—reasons for your choice—conclusion.]
There is a proverb that a man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder. A rudderless ship drifts on at the mercy of the wind and wayes. Even if it does not sink, it cannot succeed in life. As he cannot fix his mind on any particular thing, he simply wastes his time and energy in trying one thing after another in a half-hearted way. So it is necessary for every man to have a definite aim in life.
For myself, I have decided to go in for the education line. I propose to be a school teacher-teacher of a secondary school. Perhaps many will wonder. From the financial viewpoint the lot of secondary school teachers in our State is the most miserable among the educated. If I still choose it as my future profession, it may give rise to a reasonable doubt about my mental balance. But I am quite erious and sincere. My father was a renowned Headmaster. I had the good fortune of receiving my early education under him. His inspiring example has taught me that nothing can be nobler than to build up the character of the future hopefuls of the country. The young boys and girls of our secondary school are in the most formative periods of their lives. The shape they are given then, markes or mars their whole future as well as the future of the country they belong to. Colleges do not allow opportunities for this direct influence. That is why education at the secondary stage is the most important period in the life of everybody and every nation: My ambition is to play my humble part in this important work. I have idealism and firm faith in my ability to inspire. These gifts I propose to dedicate to the service of our tender boys and girls.
My mother has given her sincere. blessing to my resolve. In fact, she cannot think of a higher profession than that of her late husband. I am sure her blessing and my father's example will keep me firm in my purpose and help me to achieve my ambition.
