According to Maharishi Dayanand Sarswati ji, who advocated for personal management before people management, it is all about self-management.

1. (Review of
excerpts from
“Management
Perspective from
Maharshi
Dayanand
Saraswati”)
Your discontentment with your job is not solely related to the job itself; rather, it reflects
dissatisfaction with yourself as an individual.
Regardless of the tasks you undertake, if you harbor dissatisfaction with yourself, you
will inevitably find yourself dissatisfied. No profession in the world can fully satisfy you
under such circumstances.
(Change in job)
Let's consider a scenario where you work as an engineer but feel discontent with your
job. Imagine you possess a talent for music and decide to pursue a career as a
professional musician. However, I caution you that it may take merely three days for you
to feel dissatisfied with yourself in this new role. Currently, you find joy in singing, and
your friends appreciate your performances. Yet, transitioning to a professional musician
entails significant challenges. You'll encounter fierce competition, and securing an
appreciative audience may prove difficult. Ultimately, you may find yourself facing
familiar dissatisfaction. Hence, it's imperative to introspect and understand the
underlying reasons for your discontentment.
(Negativity)
There are various factors that could
contribute to feelings of dissatisfaction
with oneself. It's possible to hold negative
opinions or harbor personal complexes.
Some individuals tend to be overly critical
of themselves regardless of the
circumstances, a phenomenon often
referred to as internalization. Particularly
in India, there's a tendency to internalize
experiences and events. For instance,
one may feel responsible for the actions of
others.
(Societal perceptions)
There's a prevalent tendency to gauge one's worth based on the opinions of others. For
example, when questioned about decisions such as marriage without stable
employment, the response often revolves around concerns about societal perceptions.
Even regarding the issue of dowry, individuals may express reluctance but cite societal
expectations as a reason for compliance. Parents, when asked about accepting dowry,
may similarly emphasize the pressure of societal norms rather than genuine desire.

2. (External judgement)
Constantly, we ponder over how
others perceive us. While it is natural
to consider external opinions, it
becomes a significant weakness
when we base our self-judgment
solely on the views of others. Our
self-esteem can be so low that even
when others praise us, we still harbor
feelings of inadequacy. Despite
receiving accolades from the entire
human race, we may internally doubt
their sincerity, thinking, "They don't
truly understand me; otherwise, they
wouldn't speak so highly of me."
It is crucial to recognize that your self-
worth is determined by how much you value yourself. Your value isn't influenced by
others' opinions of you. You are worthy based on your own perception of yourself as an
individual. Your worthiness correlates with the level of dignity and self-esteem you
possess. If you believe in yourself and
hold a positive self-image, you'll find it
easier to handle various situations.
Conversely, feeling inadequate can be
detrimental. If you perceive yourself as
insignificant, it can lead to unfortunate
circumstances. When you lack self-
assurance, it becomes challenging to
earn respect from others and effectively
manage them, potentially resulting in
errors in appointing you to certain
positions.
The key to managing people effectively is to
earn respect rather than simply expecting it.
When you demonstrate competence and
confidence, people naturally respect you from
the outset. This respect stems from their
awareness of your proficiency in your role.
Your self-esteem influences your perceptions,
decisions, and behaviors, shaping how others
perceive and respect you. Therefore, every
individual in a managerial position should
introspect and recognize their own self-worth.
Without understanding your own value, it's challenging to command respect from
others.
(Satyakam Srivastava)