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MBAs Who Followed The Unconventional Paths And Led By Examples

Apr 30, 2020 | 4 minutes |

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Whenever it’s asked, “Why MBA?” no matter what answer we provide, somewhere down the line, the hidden answer is a job or quest for a better life! We have read several struggle stories of people making it to the much-coveted BSchools of India, but today, let’s read about those who indulged in a completely different path altogether either before or after their MBA and what were the life lessons they derived from their journey!

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