In 2019, I bid farewell to active duty service, planning a future like many other aviators: pursue an MBA, land a part-time job at an airline, and brainstorm lucrative ideas. I re-enrolled at the University of San Diego for my MBA, eager for new knowledge, connections, and a life beyond Captain "LAMINA" Sieber. But then, the pandemic hit. My world unraveled, mirroring the narrative of a book I'm currently writing. I clung to my MBA program for the GI Bill's financial lifeline after losing my airline job. Although I completed my MBA, I gained something more profound: a deeper understanding of life and the delicate balance of maintaining sanity. This experience, though challenging, isn't just a chapter of academic pursuit; it's the essence of a story yet to be fully told in my book. But at least I have a diploma.
Reflecting on my educational journey, I realize now that this program was where I should have started. Life, however, often presents its lessons in unexpected ways. Currently enrolled, I experienced a pivotal moment during my first semester in a class called Leadership & Identity. This course was nothing short of transformative for me. It demanded deep introspection and shone a light on my biases, compelling me to see myself from a broader perspective. I recognized the untruths I was clinging to and the course challenged me to my core. This breaking, however, was the best kind—it reshaped me in profound and necessary ways.
William Faulkner
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