Nihil Ultra

Dear Abbey,

As you step into the world of work, you are bringing to it the freshness of ideas and the power to change things. And yet, there is the danger that all too soon you will forget why you came to a place like MIJ. No, you were not here to understand the Corporate Sector or the intricate theories of management. You came here to understand yourself and your strengths. To believe how easy it is for you to make a difference. That is the pirpose of higher education. To instil in you a belief that you can make the world a better place.
Whenever you feel unhappy about something around you, remember, you have the capability within to improve it. So whether you choose to change it or choose to walk away and just complain - you have made a choice. As a professional manager, you will have opportunities to make things happen. You have had the education that will tell you what to do and how to do it. But it is only your heart that will tell you why you ought to.
There are no limits to which we can grow as human beings. Every moning we get up and make a choice about how much we will do to make a difference. Every day we choose how much we will touch the loves of less fortunate. Too many people give up the opportunity because they do not believe they can change things. I do hope this education has given you the belief within.
Never underestimate your ability to make a difference.
Nihil Ultra - Nothing is Beyond

Truly,

Ed Hathaway

From the book: Mediocre But Arrogant
Courtesy: The Wolverine