Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan reflects on his life journey, revealing his early ambitions to work at the World Bank or become an IAS officer due to his fascination with bureaucracy. However, a significant turning point came when he received a call from the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF offering him the position of Chief Economist. He shares how he was later called to India to serve as the Chief Economic Advisor, eventually ascending to the role of RBI Governor. Rajan's narrative offers insight into the unpredictable twists and turns of his career path, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his professional trajectory.