(Editors’ note: This post was to go live three weeks ago, on the night before my first day of FEMBA classes at UCLA Anderson. In my excitement I forgot to hit the publish button, a fact that I did not realize until today.)
Imagine a diver walking to the edge of the springboard and getting ready to jump. With each step his mind races to a thousand different places. He thinks about how much this chance means to him, the scarifies people made to get him there, about his practice routines. Each step increases the intensity of the pounding in his chest. Soon months of preparation will make way for performance.
Tonight I am the diver. Tomorrow is the first day of classes at UCLA FEMBA. Going back to school is a huge financial and personal commitment. But how often is life do you know that the next day is going to be the start of something new, something so powerful that it will change your life in countless ways.
A deep breath, push of the legs and …..
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And change is good.. always..
I am sure you checked the pool to ensure that there is enough water to sustain a dive from the current height.
Everything will turn out fine. Enjoy your time.
Its a good feeling … this will soon be another egg in your basket of good things in life. Chakde fattey …
Super proud of Lukkhacoder!
You are truly an inspiration.
I am sure that this experience will be extraordinary .
All the best.
Cheers
Smitha
@Nehal: I agree. But I forgot that change is sometimes not so easy
@VK: Thanks for the encouragement. They mean a lot, especially from someone who has recently gone through the same experience.
@Sulabh: Thanks for the words of encouragement.
@Smitha: Thanks for the wishes. Yes it’s been quite an experience so far. It’s fun to be a small (untalented) fish in a (very) big pond.