More -- An MBA / Management / Me

In the same vein as the previous post - One thing that struck me as pretty significant - In all these accounts, books, magazine articles, TV talkshows - even discussions with friend / acquaintances etc. - theres always - I Banking, Management consulting, Marketing, Finance, M&A - and what the heck - even working with "NGOs" - as fancy - B School type career options.

In case, uve read this far - u might ask - fine, whats wrong -

My little observation is - 'Where is 'General Management / Managing ur own thing ' / 'Entrepreneurship' as a career option?' does any MBA at all focus on training some1 to run a business - B Schools are just teaching students the 'skill sets' needed to be successful, specialized EMPLOYEES - who work on specific assignments ?

As i gather - there ARE 'courses' listed in all B schools for 'Entrepreneurship' etc. and i guess, no successful entrepreneur will ever sit down to write a book about how B School helped him be a successful entrepreneur ;)

After all this thought about this whole thing - a few things have emerged - worth recording -

a) When i write my essay for 'Why an MBA?' when i apply (i mean, IF at all i apply) It'll begin like this -

' In my opinion - to be well rounded, successful & content in any endeavour the following are important:

i) Keeping oneself updated - Information

ii) Being capable of performing several specialized functions - Skill sets

iii) Giving oneself opportunities - Putting oneself in the right 'places'

iv) Making use of i, ii and inherent values, instincts, personal qualities (Personality, discipline, hardwork) and converting Opportunities from (iii) into worthwhile accomplishments.

The express purpose of my applying for an MBA from GSB XXXXX is to improve my sources of information, gain exposure of updated skill sets, broaden industry/geographical/network exposure AND identify/evaluate/improve my personal qualities to be successful & content in future complex, global ventures.

b) I WONT apply for an MBA until i manage a significant / groundbreaking achievement ( or achievementS ) with my current EXISTING portfolio of skillsets, Information and Opportunities [ I can judge it for myself ] - Otherwise there i run of risk of coming back from an expensive MBA - with more information, Skillsets - but unstable, incapable of what i am doing presently and in essence, very destabilizing for my present family, family business & employees - All probably because my personal qualities are no good for this kinda thing.

Closing comments : I havent managed a clear thought session like this for a LONG time :)

So - Gud luck to me & We'll keep updating on progress made.