Balancing Act~Health and Family Comes First!!

Without getting into too many details, I choose to withdraw from the MBA program, to tend to a family matter. Just when I thought I was back in the game again and moving along, a family member of mine urgently needed my support. Without any hesitation, I step up to plate.
What can I say, family comes first. In my younger days, my career took priority over my family but not this time.

In the book, Tuesday with Morrie, his last year before his death he writes about it is so important to maintain relationship with family and friends. He shares, at the end of the day the most important people who love you, are your family and friends. He emphasis the need for us to nurture these relationships, and make them a priority. Your riches will be rewarded by the love and support you received in return. Morrie, says, the worst thing in the world for someone die “alone”.

This is why he emphasis that career, certification, money and prestige will not bring you happiness. The key to having it all, is to be able to “balance your life”. He strongly, emphasis we need to invest in the people that love you the most. HE says, we need to nurture our family, and it make a priority. At the end of the day, when you most need support, it will be your family and friends by your side.

I love my family, they mean a lot to me. I couldn’t say that when I was in my early 20s. I was very career driven and all I could see was the “goal” in mind.

This does not mean, my dream has died or that I have completely given up. This does not mean, I have put my goal of MBA on a shelf. All this means, is I took some time out, to tend to a very important matter. And this will happen in life.

My journey to begin and stay on course to complete my MBA has been a bit of struggle, but I like my experience as my cup half full. I see my experiences (both positive and negative) as opportunities to learn and grow. Which inturn, make me a stronger person because of it. I have no written plan set in stone, or a specific road map to reach my goals.

This is reality, and I never thought I would be dealing with so many challenges. What I never prepared for and included in my plans were unexpected situations, ie family situations, or failing a course. Was I naive to think that none of this would happened? Do we need to include some of bumps into our goals plans and brainstorm “what ifs”. Most of the inspirational books and cds I listen to, never prepare you for the unexpected, or mention that it may occur so include them in your plan.

I think it is vital, when a person thinks out their goals, and road maps, that they need to include and brainsstorm, “what if’s situations” and come up with possibilities. Sometimes, it’s best just to deal with them as they come, because circumstances at that time will bring resolution.

Back in The Game Again

After a full semester of taking courses at a local college, I’m back in the game again with the MBA program. I’m feeling a little more competent and confident in the financial material, especially accounting to continue on with the program. Because I failed the last course, I have to repeat it again in the program.

I never thought I would be taking a winding path to get to my goals but I soon learned there are no straight paths either. Life brings challenges, unexpected bumps, twist and turns and we have to learn to deal with them. The more we experience these bumps, than the next bump doesn’t seem so bad. Your attitude in experiencing challenges is a difference maker. If you see roadblocks and challenges as opportunities for new opened doors, then it is much easier to overcome them.

I have come to accept that achieving my MBA may take a lot longer than I anticipated, but I will get there someday. Trust me, I will. I just don't want to kill myself getting there, and that is why, I have decided to pace myself.

I’m looking forward to what opportunities will come my way in the next few months, as I embark in my course in the MBA program.

Here’s to striving towards your dreams and NEVER giving up. When there is a will, I’m telling you, there’s always a way.