So, I've been thinking a lot lately about where this MBA is going to take me. I've had tons of conversations with people that have gone through the program, teach in the program, and are looking at my decision to be involved in the program from the outside. Don't get me wrong, I definitely feel like the education I'm getting (yes, I guess this could be considered sucking up yet again) is worthwhile. I guess it's just tough to see the forest for the trees sometimes, especially when there are no defined rewards upon completion of this type of journey. That being said, and even though it's the second cliche that I'll use in as many sentences, I suppose the real value to be had from this program is in the journey and the people I'm going to meet on my way through it.
All of this thinking has led me on a constant search lately for inspiration in the world of business, entrepreneurship, etc. to keep me motivated about where I'm going to try to go (and I suppose am actually in the process of going right now) in the future. I thought that the first one would be pretty interesting to fellow MBA students since the article is all about people starting their own business while in school. Some of their ideas are really pretty interesting, all are successful, and a lot of them have to do with technology so I thought it was pretty appropriate.
The second article is about people who became millionaires before the age of 25. This one makes me a little ill, mostly because my age 25 ship has long-since sailed, but is another great article about how people became successful and tips they have for we hopeful entrepreneurs/business leaders in the making. Happy reading, let me know what you think, and let me know if you have an amazing idea and need a partner...hahaha.
Those are both crazy articles. I don't know if I could really be a millionaire at 25. I just don't know whether it would be worth it in the long run because it gets into the idea of money verses getting everything you want/need. I think it would be better off for me personally to not have all that money. Thats just me and I guess as much as I like money, it's not at the top of my list of things I need.
ReplyDeleteThe true cheesy thing that we avoid to talk about these days is happiness!
ReplyDeleteOur "values" have been trumpeted by politicians, religious leaders and businessmen for too long and most times there is a disconection between the talk and the walk!
But just like the simple song would say " don't worry, be happy". Out of anything you may hold strong as your goals, make sure you strive to be happy and find happiness for those you love and care for!
I had some similar thoughts when I started this MBA program, where is it going to take me! Like you mentioned Jeff, its not about right now, it about the adventure while sailing through the ocean.
ReplyDeleteI also totally 100% agree with Jose that the meaning of happiness does not really mean anything today. The word itself is starting to disappear from people's dictionary.