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MBA Failure Essay Example 1
The application essay question / topic:
Question: Describe a setback or a failure that you have experienced.
What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself? (500
words)
In my 2nd year in university, my 2 study partners and I were all working for
software companies. We frequently discussed ways to make quantum career leaps.
One that fascinated us was starting our own company.
One day we came up with
an idea that would increase sales for consumer goods retailers and
simultaneously decrease monthly consumer expenses. Each day, we polished our
idea together for a couple hours.
After 2 weeks, I decided to get outside
feedback. I looked for people who had at least 10 years experience in consumer
goods. Finally, I convinced a friend, to connect me with a board member of the
2nd largest consumer goods retailer in my country.
I presented our business
model to the board member, and he instructed his right-hand to set us meetings
with managers who could evaluate our plans. Over the next month, we went to one
meeting after another. The responses varied from enthusiasm to skepticism. Each
time, we improved our presentation according to the feedback.
Finally, I
managed to set a meeting with the previous CEO of the largest consumer goods
retailer. He concluded our meeting with: "Guys, in my opinion, it's not going to
work".
I couldn't say if it was the pressure from school and work or the
CEO’s negative feedback, but since that meeting, I wasn't able to motivate the
team to go on. We consciously gave up.
2 years later, one of my teammates
called out of the blue: "check out this link…it works!". I think he expected me
to feel disappointment. Actually, I felt pride – my first business attempt was
viable after all.
But, I had failed to push it through.
Looking back,
it was an amazing experience. I learned much about myself, but two lessons stand
out. The first was that, at the time, I didn't question what drives each team
member. For me, it was primarily an adventure, and losing some money because I
was working less hours for a while was a risk I was willing to take. Later, I
realized that one teammate, who was already in a long term relationship, was
really worried about financial security. Then I understood that that was the
core reason for many of our business strategy disagreements. Since then, I have
learned to analyze others' motives. I found out that it not only improves my
communication with peers, but it also helps me convince my
supervisors.
The second lesson was an eye-opener. I learned that I simply
enjoy business. I was excited before each meeting, and had fun analyzing
business models and role playing with my friends. I experienced energy levels
that I had only ever felt playing soccer. I realized I am not willing to
compromise on a career I will just tolerate, I want one that excites me.
This
realization completely simplified all my future choices. About 2 years ago, my
CEO gave me a choice between a business and a technological position. That was
the easiest decision I made in my life.
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