The First Milestone!

The First Milestone
If I retrospect then there are many things, which led my way to pursue a Fulltime MBA Course at Cranfield SoM, but I will proceed from the date I actualized the first mile stone! It was approximately a year back in the month of July 2006 that I scheduled my GMAT examination for September 2006. Intentionally, I scheduled the exam six week hence to avoid the fluctuating mood and motivation required.
I started my preparation started with high spirits. However, within a couple of days I realized that I need to work a lot in the Verbal section.

The Power of Orkut
Another moment for my friends to come for a rescue! Also, it was the moment when I discovered the power of Orkut and plethora of resources available on this site. People with the same ambitions to score good in their exam do interact frequently, sincerely and aggressively. During which I did meet few people and still cherish those discussions.

Daily Timetable
Hmmm… this comes out to be a obvious question to most of us - will we get time to study during the job. But don’t they think - they are not the ONLY one thinking about this. Even people who have been successful have made it thru the final round and with flying colors. In the end… What I did and said to myself - Where there is a will, there is way! Got up early, did quant problems while I was still in sleep and when back form office take a bath, have dinner and back to the books. Life, a bit different from sleeping or chatting after dinner and that too for a short time - just 6 weeks!

NOT AS DIFFICULT AS IT SEEMS!

IF NOT NOW - THEN WHEN?

Confession
I do agree that I did not score good on the D-day. With all that comfort at home and facilities available, still feel that should have done better! Never the less… I was confident that I did secure the minimum, if not the maximum, to apply for the universities. Everyone thinks so and I am not

Vicious Circle

Isn't it the same for everybody.. at least for the people in India

When you were kids.. parents teach you to get good marks (compare your marks with the best in class) in the school examinations esp the boards and your life will be easier! - OK DONE (life should be easier now!)

Then you should get into a good college or university to get a god repo in society (compare your position with the best in your family social circle)! after which you will get a good paying job (Oh no!! Neways just one more step) ... thts also done!

Get good mark in the univ (compare your best senior) and try to follow him to get a high paying job (Ok.. if not the best then a decent pay package will do - hope now i will be independent and will be able to lead the life as I want it to be)! - GREAT got a above average salary in an MNC

Hey!! Now I have a good job, Can I lead my life as I want??? Parents: BULLSH!T - You have turned 22-24 - It is time for you to get married! (MAN - In my teens i studied for this moment to be independent, in college I had encountered with the fairer sex! But had to study to enjoy the encounters at my own will and wish without any explanations and NOW WHEN I THINK I CAN ENJOY - they are taking my freedom away!!!)! (I am not married at this moment but do think the same)

Some of us do think - WHAT IF MAY! I Will never lead my kid into this Viscous circle

But do we really get into the root of the problem?

I think that this is not because of an individual or a single personality - it is the society where we do make our idols at every moment (which change at every stage) and compare our achievement with them without understanding the various skill sets available in the market vis-a-vis the skill set available within ourselves or OUR KIDS!

It is the parents & teachers responsibility to identify the skill-set in a kid and hone his / her capabilities so that he can enjoy whatever he does in his / her life.

Nevertheless... LIFE GOES ON!