Skydeck If I Were You
Oct 17, 2022
Alumni unleash a wealth of wisdom for current HBS students. They encourage treating their education like a buffet of opportunities. Key relationships matter, but grit is the true driver of success. Embracing authenticity and vulnerability is essential. Generosity in sharing can enhance community ties. Courage to seize moments and network with professors is vital. Students are urged to take unconventional paths and pursue passions. Ultimately, savoring the unique HBS journey is the best advice.
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Open Your Aperture
- Try everything and keep an open aperture to people, courses, and experiences while at HBS.
- Treat the school like a buffet and return to the table to sample different opportunities.
Choose With Heart
- Make career decisions with your gut and your heart, not only with your head.
- Trust your instincts when choosing paths that align with your values.
Community Helps Only After You Deliver
- Community and network matter but only after you deliver through daily grind and execution.
- Grit and willingness to do unglamorous work determine long-term success more than connections alone.