I can’t help it. Every time I hear “business,” I think of Business Time:

Ahem.

At MacEwan, I’ve learned that business is all about relationships. You have to build them carefully. I guess the above video is not that far off, really: you have to try your best to nurture all your relationships, even if they are sometimes difficult. Being successful in business - in anything! - means persevering!

What have I learned about business? Well, I’m a lot more interested in it than I used to be. A few years ago, I would have never thought I would be a student in the School of Business. As I said earlier, it took me awhile to get here, but I’m so glad I did. Business has a lot of possibilities. I would love to own my own business one day and be able to work for myself.

I think that’s what the most worthy part of business is - the opportunity to go as high as you want. If your ambition is to live in a penthouse in Honolulu and run your own consulting firm, you can do that. Business means making your own life what you want it to be. Just google “business innovation” and see what comes up - over 29 million links about how people all over the world have done amazing things.

I think what all of us in the School of Business want is the opportunity to challenge ourselves. Fortunately my classmates and me, there are lots of challenges to be had. I don’t know about you, but I’m thrilled to start my life and see where it leads. See you in Honolulu!