New Project - MBA Collaborative

I have a new project.  I am starting an MBA at Lebanon Valley College.  I think it will be extremely interesting, although it will probably take me several years to actually acquire the degree.  As I researched programs and the value of an MBA on the whole, I found this website: Personal MBA and thought since it will take me so long to earn an MBA, I might supplement the courses by trying to read the 99 Best Business Books.

One of my favorite quotes from middle school is "the best university is a library of good books." (Thomas Carlisle, if I remember right.  Middle school was a long time ago and even with google, I can't document that quote.  Maybe I made it up!) 

The book that I've started with from the list is On Writing Well by William Zinsser.  I chose it because I already owned it.  I'm glad I did, since most of earning an MBA will involve writing and effective communication.  My first class is Executive Communications, actually, and will start on March 8. 

Zinsser writes at length about word choice, punctuaction, style, editing, content choice, genres, and all kind of fascinating aspects of writing.  He views writing as a craft, and editing as a gift.  I am inspired and convicted.  I enjoy writing, but haven't done much of it except as required for work.  So, I thought I could use my blog to reflect on the process of earning an MBA, both through LVC and my journey through the 99 Best Business Books. 

I still intend to post songs that catch my attention and probably occasional random thoughts.  Dad, I know you're my only reader, but please don't feel you like you have to make up for my lack of readership with copious commenting.  :) 

My next assignment is to post a piece of writing about something I am interested in.  I am taking this assignment from pg. 92 of On Writing Well, which I will quote for you:
Go With Your Interests
There's no subject you don't have permission to write about.  Students often avoid subjects close to their heart...because they assume that their teachers will regard those topics as "stupid."  No area of life is stupid to comeone who takes it seriously.  If you follow your affection you will write well and will engage your readers.