Reflections
Well, tonight was certainly interesting. I did some public speaking at my business schools' MBA Association debate. I am running for VP of Finance based on my finance and accounting background. It was a lot of fun - it is kind of exhilarating to go up there and speak about the things that you have accomplished in life and how they qualify you to take on a significant role in the school. I felt surprisingly comfortable up there in front of my peers, which taught me a lot about what is possible for me in the future. If I have great content and material in a presentation, I can hit it out of the park because I am confident in my ability to connect with people. Fundamentally, that is the reason I am delving into marketing - there is a high degree of confidence that I can connect with people and take the time to understand exactly what they are looking for. One of my favorite words is 'essence' because it relates so closely to my core values - authenticity and reality-based living without pretenses of any kind.
Also, I am on a great, well-rounded, diverse team and, regardless of whether we win, it has been a phenomenal experience and one I will not soon forget. In undergrad, I did not take part in enough activities and I always promised myself that I would try to do more if I ever had the opportunity. Well, I answered the call this time and I have no regrets (other than the fact that I have to do some serious studying the next week to catch up on the classes that I am behind in!). This time, I am trying to live to the fullest - no regrets of things left unsaid, actions I should have taken, trips I should have made, people I wish I had been closer with.
That's life, though. You reach for the stars and there is always something that reminds you not to stay too far away from the ground.
Do you ever wonder about the what-ifs in life? I know it can be dismissed as irrelevant, but is it really irrelevant? Sometimes I think that all it takes are a few small changes in decisions you made over the past few years and your whole life could be different. And this goes for both the good and bad things that have happened to you. It is just thought-provoking when you think about the little things that changed your fate.
Maybe I am rambling...I just reflect on life a lot, especially when I have a lot going on.
Also, I am on a great, well-rounded, diverse team and, regardless of whether we win, it has been a phenomenal experience and one I will not soon forget. In undergrad, I did not take part in enough activities and I always promised myself that I would try to do more if I ever had the opportunity. Well, I answered the call this time and I have no regrets (other than the fact that I have to do some serious studying the next week to catch up on the classes that I am behind in!). This time, I am trying to live to the fullest - no regrets of things left unsaid, actions I should have taken, trips I should have made, people I wish I had been closer with.
That's life, though. You reach for the stars and there is always something that reminds you not to stay too far away from the ground.
Do you ever wonder about the what-ifs in life? I know it can be dismissed as irrelevant, but is it really irrelevant? Sometimes I think that all it takes are a few small changes in decisions you made over the past few years and your whole life could be different. And this goes for both the good and bad things that have happened to you. It is just thought-provoking when you think about the little things that changed your fate.
Maybe I am rambling...I just reflect on life a lot, especially when I have a lot going on.
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