Ask These Two Questions Before Making A Major decision

People often ask whether they should pursue more education, like an MBA. My advice? Start by asking two questions:

1) What do I really want to achieve?

2) Are there other ways to get there?

If your goals are knowledge, credibility, and networking, an MBA might help, but so could shadowing and offering free work to business leaders, gaining real-world insight and connections.

Sometimes the smartest path isn’t more schooling, it’s clearer thinking. After running this short test, you may decide that an advanced degree really is the most suitable option for you.

This example can be applied to many aspects of life and decision-making. Wise people don’t just have great answers. They ask better questions.

Don't Confuse

Arrogance for confidence.

Kindness for weakness.

Craving food with hunger.

Hours in the gym for time under tension.

Desire for obligation.

Sharing space with someone and being present.

Motion with action (thanks dad!).

Wake-Up Call?

Graveyards are full of people who thought they had more time.

Start over if you need to. Fear and ego are poor reasons to stay stuck. The next chapter could be your best yet.

Discipline is the highest form of self-respect in action. Off days happen, but as a rule, honor your plan and not your mood.