Finishing What I Started: My Story
When I was almost at the end of my Bachelor’s of Business Administration(BBA) degree, I was getting distracted by a thought which would stop me from finishing what I started.
The thought was that I could pursue BA Philosophy Honors again, which was my passion, by taking the National Institute of Open Schooling exam for class 12th, to improve my math marks, and then applying to the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate).
But I decided that finishing what I started (BBA) was more important than all the opportunities in the world.
It was about my principles and values.
So I decided to first complete my BBA degree and I did.
Finishing what I started was important because it helped me learn commitment and the ability to stick to what I put my bets on.
I think a better opportunity isn’t as important as finishing what I started.
In fact, opportunities will come and go, and better opportunities will come again, but if I live my life with regrets and a history of incomplete commitments, I don’t think I can feel truly confident in my life.
“Persistence is firmly sticking to something for a prolonged period of time, even as you encounter things that try to unstick you.”
Peter Hollins, Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline
So I completed my BBA and started studying for my MBA.
When I was doing MBA, I again got distracted by better opportunities like BA Philosophy Honors, BCA Data Analytics, etc.
I was also feeling a fear of failure.
But I, with the help of my parents and sister, was able to complete my MBA.
Conclusion
It is this habit of sticking to and finishing what I started that helped me in every step of my life.
I am grateful for this value of mine and for my family’s support.
And I feel proud to say that I am an MBA Post-graduate now.
Thank you for reading this line! It means a lot.
