Just in time to have a peaceful break: I am extremely pleased with my performance in the test. The result will provide the extra gram of motivation I need to do my finance homework before flying off for the break.
Again, I am still amazed at what sustained work can achieve at the end of the day. My final results are proof that it is better to do a little bit of work everyday than just a crazy sprint at the end.
It is not my intention to sound obvious, or maybe patronizing. I am just reflecting on my different approach on the MBA, compared to my approach when I was a university student. Now I am, not only more mature, but specially much more motivated and willing to do a continuous effort.
Excellent positive reinforcement for a much more healthy approach to exams, test and life than the one used ten years ago.
Thanks to life that I am not a teenager anymore!
December 21st, 2006 at 3:28 pm
It’s not about being more or less mature; It’s only about motivation. As an engineering student I deeply understand your point. I’ve been doing that last-minute sprint in the past –with pretty good results, but this year something inside me has changed: motivation. I’d chosen what I want to achieve and I push myself towards it, everyday.
Thank you for your post, I am glad you’re enjoying yourself in London
December 21st, 2006 at 7:22 pm
Well done Mr P! Off to a well deserved break now, will see you in London in Jan!
December 22nd, 2006 at 6:49 am
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