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Questions
“Can you tell me about a class or a professor at NYU that has particularly impacted you or changed your thinking?" - From Anonymous
“General advice for first-year NYU Gallatin students." - From NYU Gallatin Business Society
CQ 1 Summary
Su Hawn shares his underwhelming experience in his part-time MBA program until he took a class with Professor Suzy Welch at NYU called Becoming You. The class focuses on crafting an authentic career and life. Su Hawn emphasizes the importance of thinking about one's life and career choices beyond traditional business school subjects.
Su Hawn also recommends three books that complement the class: 4000 Weeks by Oliver Berkman, Pathless Path by Paul Millard, and Die with Zero by Bill Perkins.
Su Hawn believes that combining the insights from these books with Professor Welch's class can lead to profound perspectives and potential life changes.
Takeaways
Discover and articulate your values to guide your decisions and actions.
Life can present unexpected challenges, but it's important to keep moving forward. Embrace change and allow your identity to evolve over time.
Don't be afraid to stick to your values, even if they differ from societal norms.
CQ 2 Summary
The conversation explores the importance of friendship and the impact it can have on one's life. It emphasizes the value of true friendship over material possessions and highlights the lessons learned from a long-lasting marriage. The main takeaway is the significance of being a good friend and the positive impact it can have on both individuals involved.
Takeaways
True friendship is invaluable and can greatly impact one's life.
Material possessions do not bring lasting happiness or fulfillment.
The key to a long-lasting relationship is acceptance and understanding.
Learning to be a good friend is a valuable skill that requires selflessness.
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