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How Failing Forward Led Me to London School of Economics And Cambridge
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Hello!
Let me tell you an interesting life story about my studies.
I always wanted to study finance.
During my Bachelor’s at Charles University in Prague, I studied Economics and Finance.
It wasn’t easy as we had one of the toughest math courses in the world.
Proper maths is so tough in Eastern Europe that our mathematicians joke that advanced econometrics is “kindergarten math.”
Despite the brutal courses, which felt like I was in the octagon with Dwayne The Rock Johnson for the full 5 rounds, I managed to pull off something unique.
I graduated with a perfect 1.00 average (on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 is the best).
That’s when I thought, “Why not use these grades to aim high?”
So, I started applying to the world’s top master’s programs.
It didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped (especially at the beginning).
First, HEC Paris rejected me after an interview.
Then Imperial College London put me on the waiting list (a nice tactic I’m bringing into this little campaign - finally paying off) .
No replies from other universities for some time.
I started to wonder and worry if I’d set my sights too high.
But then, good news arrived like that unexpected bull run that saves an entire portfolio.
I got an offer from the University of Cambridge for their MPhil in Finance - one of the most competitive programs in the world, with only about 30 students admitted each year.
That felt really amazing - but that’s not the end.
In a while I got an email from the London School of Economics (LSE).
Not only did I get accepted, but I was also awarded the Antoine Faure Grimaud Merit Scholarship.
It’s one of the most competitive scholarships at LSE - fewer than 1 in 100 admitted students get it.
The competition for it is fierce since everyone who gets an offer from LSE is already top-tier.
LSE felt special.
It was close to the City of London, the heart of banking, which was exactly where I wanted to be.
So, I chose LSE.
Fast forward, I completed the program with distinction and secured a job at Goldman Sachs (but that’s a story for another day 😉).
By the way, here is a picture from my graduation (if you can excuse my red face, but it was a moment worth “redd-ing” for):
This story carries a powerful lesson:
Even when things don’t go as planned, maybe God has something better in store for you.
This applies to both your personal life and business.
Give it your all, stay persistent, and trust that everything will work out in the end.
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To many more new wins!
Igor