A career in education is one of the most rewarding careers if you have the knack for it. You must be able of make the driest of subjects come alive for your students and ensure that he/she is taking a keen interest in the subject. Explaining the knottiest topics in an interesting way requires a certain amount of skill and flair. To really become a successful teacher you must possess these skills and the ability to touch your student�s mind. A notable academic career is not as simple as some people think. It requires perseverance, hard work and determination to reach to the top. One must also realize that this field is not about success. It is about loving what you do and a burning desire to change someone�s life for the better. Successful teachers are those who are remembered by their students long after they have passed out of school or college. But the teachings must be embedded in the minds of the students.