Challenging Times

This might be one of the most challenging times in my life so far. Really, I knew applying for Business school would be stressful, but I didn't anticipate the stress indirectly associated with it. Such as changes in the workplace environment due to the idea that I might be leaving. Or the reality that I might not (did not) get in to all the schools I want to go to. And the realization that I might need an alternate plan (other than staying in the same work environment) if I decide this isn't the right thing for me at this time.

These are all things that I didn't anticipate. It's very stressful and nerve-wracking! I'm just trying to make it through one day at a time and not get too stressed out or sad. But what I can say is that this morning when getting dressed in business casual attire to work at a Brewery, I realized why I wanted to go to business school. Not because I think I'm better than where I'm at, but because I think I am capable of infinitely more. That will be the reality for the rest of my life, because we are never done learning. For me, in my current position, taking advantage of the infinite potential means gaining further knowledge. Up until now, I thought the only way to do that was through business school, but that may not necessarily be the case. Now I am exploring ways of capitalizing on my own potential in other environments where I can achieve more professionally AND personally. A work environment that not only helps the company achieve its bottom line, but helps me achieve my triple bottom line. I'm here for the company's betterment, for my own professional and personal development, and to better society as a whole. I need to work in a place that values all three and whether it takes business school or not, I will get there. I am determined!

These are my early morning thoughts that will hopefully sustain me as I continue on this journey. If you have any thoughts or words of wisdom, please feel free to share!