Many of my blog entries will fall victim to my natural verbosity. I’ll keep this one deliberately brief and short on context. I have not yet started classes yet. But here is what I have learned, or in some cases been reminded of, since arriving at Tuck:
Criticizing others may feel good temporarily, but is ultimately a path filled with folly and dissatisfaction. Supporting others and striving to find the best in them feels good now and later.
Waking up each morning with passion and purpose is central to a successful, fulfilling existence.
Cultural relativism trumps cultural absolutism. I must challenge my affection even for the American ideals I cherish and admire, as it is neither necessary nor attractive that they be universally held. Hanover presents a fantastic laboratory in building cultural awareness and understanding.
Learning how to teach is at least as important in an MBA course as learning how to do.
The Tuck and greater Dartmouth community is a truly special place that makes an enduring, positive difference to the world. From Frederick Winslow Taylor to Vijay Govindarajan; from Jacob Nunnemacher to Jim Allwin; from Daniel Webster to Jim Yong Kim: this is an incredible establishment.
Seersucker is a versatile and under-appreciated fabric.
The Tuck network is stronger than I could ever have imagined.
Despite four straight days in the nineties, the leaves are beginning to change color. That means Fall A and tangible learning begin next week. Buckle up!
Read the full article: Early reflections