Time to crack open the books! Just like my kids, I started school today as the fall semester (only my second) officially began for my MBA program. Unfortunately for me, an immediate sense of dread took over and I thought to myself “What did I get myself into?” You see, I have a full time job, two young girls aged 3&5 who are both enrolled in gymnastics, I like to keep myself active by participating in sports and I am attempting to make a go out of writing for Seeking Alpha and Steemit. It’s not like I don’t have a busy life already and now I am adding not one, but two Masters level courses: Strategic Management and Ethical Leadership.
This is me...and pretty much how i felt!
I took one look at the course outlines and I almost had a panic attack. How will I ever get this done? It seemed nearly impossible. Then the afternoon rolled over and I started to look at the courses more closely and I started to remember why I was doing this. I am doing this for myself, to satisfy my thirst for knowledge and to help make me a more effective leader. I am doing this because I want to be doing this. Suddenly, my whole demeanor changed, a sense of excitement came over me as I started to read the course material.
Sitting down in front of my computer tonight, my kids tucked away in bed after a long day, I suddenly made the connection between my Masters, my writing for Seeking Alpha and my posts on Steemit. I am driven by my thirst for knowledge. One of the reasons I love Steemit is because I have read so many interesting posts and have learnt many new things. I’ve gained cultural education, seen some beautiful and inspiring photographs and have engaged in some great conversations with other “steemians”. The parallel to my Masters is almost identical in that I learn and engage with other students of different cultures.
It all comes back to my growth as an individual. I hope to be able to share my knowledge with others and be a more productive member of society. Sharing stories and engaging in conversation with others is exhilarating and I truly hope that you find my posts, not only interesting, but of value.
Any of you have similar workloads where you feel as though you’ve taken on too much? How have you dealt with it? Any tips and strategies to share? Please engage in conversation in the comments below.
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