Grunnleggende konsepter
Overcoming self-doubt, embracing change, and learning to think critically are key to personal and professional development.
Sammendrag
The author, a 24-year-old, reflects on their first year at Harvard Business School (HBS). They begin by acknowledging the current struggles and feelings of uncertainty, but reassure their younger self that better days are ahead.
The author recounts their journey, from landing a dream job at a tech company to facing doubts and criticism in a new environment. They then describe the transformative experience of joining HBS, where they initially struggled with the demanding workload and cultural differences, but ultimately learned three valuable lessons:
Learning to believe in oneself: The author overcame the fear of public speaking and embraced the support of their classmates, realizing that their voice and ideas matter.
Recognizing that the attributes that brought them success may not be the same ones that will take them further in the future: The author learned to be open-minded, admit their limitations, and embrace new opportunities for growth.
Learning how to think, not just what to think: The author discovered that HBS encourages critical thinking, questioning assumptions, and exploring diverse perspectives, which transformed their approach to problem-solving.
The author concludes by expressing confidence in their future self's ability to continue learning and growing, and encourages their younger self to trust the journey ahead.
Statistikk
"Harvard Business School is DAMN HARD. You'll have to prepare meticulously for every class, reading more than one case, each can be up to 25 pages long, plus 30 pages of exhibits, then develop hypothesis and arguments out of it."
"You'll begin to enjoy every conversation with your fellow Section F mates, amazed at the diverse perspectives and knowledge they bring to the table every day."
Sitater
"I know it's hard at the beginning, but watch how you will grow and become a different, better version of yourself."
"You'll find them casually saying 'great comments' or 'I love how you think about…' Then, you'll realize that your voice matters. You will acknowledge your worth and learn that you are indeed enough."