From Racetracks to Boardrooms

By Aaron Yeak

”Was an MBA worth it? What is an MBA anyway? I’ve heard it stands for marriage break up assistant”

From standing trackside at the Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix, studying economics in hotels in Sri Lanka, to presenting to Executive teams as a management consultant, and finally into the fitness world launching my own business, I rode the rollercoaster that is the life of a part-time MBA student.

During this time, I made some very distinct career changes; drank a lot of coffee; questioned why I was doing an MBA an infinite number of times; ran two half marathons; completed the Oxfam 100km Trailwalker event blister free; found lifelong friendships; learnt a lot about myself, the world and business; and came out the other end with new perspectives, and a few scars. Scars that sit with me for all the right reasons.

In 'From Racetracks to Boardrooms… was an MBA worth it?' I take you on my rollercoaster journey recounting everything “between the lines” of my MBA experience. I provide an insight into what the MBA is like and the journey that I took. In doing so, hoping to help you make your own decision about whether the experience is for you.