Life is like a boomerang

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2023年快乐十分开奖结果🔸From🔸快乐10分玩法说明 to Australia and back, MBA 2024’s Tony Lai has found himself on a boomerang path over the past two decades. Seeking to take his career to the next stage, Lai joined CEIBS looking for a “time of reflection.” Read on to hear first-hand what the CEIBS MBA programme has meant for Tony and how his life journey has been shaped up as he prepares for the next “throw.”

I believe that in life, there are a few subtle moments that alter how you perceive the world. For me, an online video entitled, 2023年快乐十分开奖结果🔸Kindness Boomerang, was something that influenced me deeply. I firmly believe that the energy and effort that one spends (in the right way) will be amplified and returned to the owner in the end. What goes around comes around, and that is how it influenced my CEIBS story.

It is not the sole reason why I chose to refer to boomerangs. I believe a boomerang is also a suitable metaphor for what the MBA programme means to me and how my life journey has been shaped up until now.

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Throwing a boomerang properly takes time and practice, rarely can you achieve it in one throw. So, when the boomerang leaves your hand, you must observe its curved flight path and prepare to adjust your technique before the next throw. For me, the CEIBS MBA programme offers such an adjustment – a time of reflection where I can make amendments, hone my skills, and ready myself for the next “throw.” Considering there are only a handful of adjustment opportunities in life, and I can’t think of a better way to prepare for the next step than at one of the most respected business schools in Asia.

A boomerang's trajectory has also shaped my life’s journey so far. My family migrated from Shenzhen to Sydney when I was ten years old. Their choice to relocate to Australia was the right one, as they enjoyed the laid-back lifestyle under the sun. For me, however, I found that I much preferred the vibrant city lights. So, after graduating from the Australian National University with a master’s degree, I decided to pursue a career in Japan. I started at a global Japanese manufacturer and then moved into consulting. After five years in Tokyo and a total of 20 years away from🔸快乐10分玩法说明, I found myself back where it all began. Calling it destiny is a little cliché, so let’s call it my boomerang path.

Changing geographic location is never easy, but what has always helped me has been to embrace the exciting new possibilities along the way. This also helped with my MBA decision to not look at what has passed, but instead to look forward to what will be gained. Coming to Shanghai was not a typical “homecoming” for me as I had only previously travelled here for business.

Many of my friends were surprised that I chose to pursue a full-time MBA at CEIBS instead of advancing my career elsewhere. But having carefully observed what context and qualities I lacked as a manager, I came to the conclusion that doing an MBA in Asia would give me the strength and skills I needed to advance to the next stage of my career. For internationals aspirating to a career or a future closely linked to🔸快乐10分玩法说明, CEIBS is in a league of its own. I would argue there is no substitute.

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Having fully experienced the first term, I can say that the CEIBS MBA has been above and beyond my expectations. The programme is truly an “energy amplifier,” and our motivation, passion, and willingness to learn have all been ignited by the CEIBS community through a rigorous journey thus far. Not only are our abilities being honed, but our future possibilities are multiplying. I guarantee that whatever your background is, you will be able to find something profound during your time at CEIBS.

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In addition to teaching me more about myself – my strengths and weaknesses in the professional context – CEIBS has also provided me with a platform to pursue my passion and spread my energy. For example, I was able to set up a “Coffee Industry Club” with two of my MBA 2024 classmates. Our club’s mission to spread positivity and promote awareness of the coffee industry in🔸快乐10分玩法说明 was amplified by CEIBS, who connected us with CEOs from both small and large coffee brands and enabled us to reach out to a wider audience. It would have been impossible for me on my own, but CEIBS made it a reality.

Studying an MBA is a time of reflection, one that allows you to re-orient yourself. That said, I think there is more to it than the programme. For me, an MBA is a lifelong partnership because the effort and energy you put in now will surely be amplified and returned at a critical moment for you in the future. I chose CEIBS because🔸快乐10分玩法说明 is an integral part of the world economy and will be an integral part of my future career. My life has taken me back to🔸快乐10分玩法说明, so it’s time to give back and share my energy with the country. What goes around, comes around.

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Writer:
Tony Lai
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