“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Liar, is who I'll be if I answered this question!! I joined HBS crazy about consulting... I am graduating more confused than ever before, with no clue what I want or what I am passionate about. But I do know what I don't want to be, and what I don't want to do with my life.

I DON'T WANT to deal with a keyboard and a screen for most of the day... I want to be interacting with people as much as possible.

I DON'T WANT to fake my emotions and bluff my opinions on topics I am indifferent about... I want to be passionate and sincere whenever I speak.

I DON'T WANT to be arrogant and snobbish when dealing with people... I want to be kind and open-minded, inviting people into my life rather than pushing them away.

I DON'T WANT to be friends with someone based on who that friend works for. I want friendship based on who that friend is.

And finally, I DON'T WANT to be a businessman claiming to be a decent human being. I want to be a decent human being claiming to be a businessman.

— Hysam Galal