Monday, February 4, 2008

Valerie Whitted

Mrs. Valerie Whitted dropped some serious knowledge about the reality of the business world. Every day we face the delimma of reconciling our personal beliefs and loyalties with perfessional growth and economic prosperity. I admire Mrs. Whitted because she has found a way to have her cake and eat it too.

As a young woman on the precipice of begining the journey on my career path, I am excited to hear a positive story from a perfessional woman. In contrast to the usual, "I'm so smart and successful I can't find a husband". "I had to leave behind my family, roots, and everything I believe in to get ahead." Or even worse, "I am down with the people and wouldn't sell out or compromise my values for anyone, but I have no personal growth or happiness to show for it".

Mrs. Whitted rejuvenated my desire to work hard, learn quick, and go out into the world with an understanding of the rules and my rules. The challenge is reconciling them, and I welcome the challenge.

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