Would it be wise to pursue an MBA?

[Zachary Emerson]

I am wondering if it would be wise for, a person like me who doesn't know business or have any business experience, to go to business school and graduate to get an MBA degree. Does anyone have any input to this?

[Elizabeth Wilson]

@Zachary Emerson - I do! I'm actually writing a book about this! Don't do it unless you know the position you want in the corporate world actually requires it. I have owned my own business for 7 years (REI and others) and got a scholarship for a full-time MBA 2 year program. Completed it with a 3.98 and learned WAY more about business from actually being in business instead of those who studied it. Go work for someone you admire, find a great coach in a business you want to pursue, listen to podcasts, read books, follow those who are actually do what you want to do. So many better options for anyone with a true passion for business and entrepreneurship!

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