I took pride in my final postgraduate work and the first page of my final paper lies here. It dawned on me that ancient governance possessed a profound wisdom in management. Back then, while immersed in the finance world, oscillating between deciphering economic intricacies and parsing through the wisdom of Powell's words, I found myself on the following day navigating the ancient annals of history. This juxtaposition proved to be a challenge, demanding the utilization of distinctly disparate mindsets. On one hand, the necessity for extreme pragmatism prevailed, while on the other, the realm of history, with its occasional lack of sources, beckoned the imagination to take flight.
I received an A for my scholarly endeavor and a commendable raise and promotion in my professional role — but, most importantly, for the newfound agility I acquired, allowing me to seamlessly straddle the realms of both scholar and businessperson.