Reflections

Now that I have been back in the U.S. for a couple of months, I have had a lot of time to reflect on my experience in Peru. It was truly amazing to think of what I was able to do during those 3 months. I took with me all of the knowledge I had gained from a world-famous business institution, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and directly worked with those in need. I didn't just sit in a fancy chair with a board of executives talking about CSR initiatives for PR purposes, but I was able to give directly to those in need. That is what I'm all about. I have learned that I absolutely love to help people at the "bottom of the pyramid". I understand now how important it is that I hold myself in a business-like and professional manner, but I don't really care to "impress", so to speak, the big business dogs. I want to continue being a person with whom the common people can relate to. If the common of this world could only see what they are capable of being, there would be so much more prosperity. What better way to relay this message of hope to people than by mentoring, working with, and inspiring these people one on one.
What I aim to do now is find a full time job doing similar work. I would absolutely love to work in the field directly with people in need. I want to help entrepreneurs in the developing world build their knowledge base on business in order to create more jobs and more wealth. These common people are the key for job creation! Many countries in the world face a growing young population who are entering the job market and have no where to go. This will be a serious problem unless addressed properly.