{"id":14981,"date":"2012-10-23T20:17:03","date_gmt":"2012-10-24T03:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=14981"},"modified":"2012-10-23T20:22:05","modified_gmt":"2012-10-24T03:22:05","slug":"how-to-keep-on-trucking-even-when-it-feels-impossible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-on-trucking-even-when-it-feels-impossible\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep on Trucking Even When it Feels Impossible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s always amazing how much shorter the day feels when the sun goes down earlier!<\/p>\n<p>And while the days are shorter in my part of the world, your workload is probably getting bigger.\u00a0 Maybe you\u2019re working full time. You\u2019ve got your extra-curriculars. Not to mention, family, friends and of course, (if you celebrate), what to be for Halloween.<\/p>\n<p>With so much going on, your biggest challenge is going to be finding the time to work on your application.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Keep on Trucking Even When it Feels Impossible\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9o9eU9Cq108?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Chances are, you\u2019re already finding that there\u2019s always something to do that\u2019s MORE IMPORTANT, more pressing, than your application.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>So: how do you fit your application in to your overly packed schedule?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Great question!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The truth is, in order to put your best foot forward, you have to make your application a priority.\u00a0 We protect ourselves from rejection by finding reasons not to really try.\u00a0 Some people never even finish their application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But, no one gets an acceptance letter for almost trying. You have to work hard and work well.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your dreams have to be more important than your excuses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That sounds good, right? But HOW?<\/p>\n<p>Another great question!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>First:<\/em><\/strong> Block out <strong><em>30 minutes a day<\/em> <\/strong>for your application. Great if you can find more time, but everyone can find 30 extra minutes in their day, from a college senior to a working mom.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Next:<\/em><\/strong> Remember, you\u2019re going to stumble. You\u2019re not going to work efficiently and productively every day. But <em><strong>the point is, you\u2019re working every day<\/strong><\/em><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Finally:<\/em><\/strong> Make your application a priority. So don\u2019t just make a commitment to work 30 minutes a day, keep the commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Applying to business school is no different than training for a marathon; you\u2019ve got to log the miles to get to the finish line.\u00a0 There is no better recipe for success than training yourself into success.<\/p>\n<p>Say no to that Halloween party or politely decline the last minute ski trip and <em>hunker down and get to work<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For more on making your application a priority, check out my latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9o9eU9Cq108&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Tuesday Tip Video<\/a>.\u00a0 There\u2019s much more to say on how and why to make your application a priority!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Until next time,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacy_sig.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Stacy_sig\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacy_sig.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"71\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><em id=\"yiv1223657448yui_3_2_0_28_1340659921821143\">If you are looking for guidance on your <\/em>MBA <em id=\"yiv1223657448yui_3_2_0_28_1340659921821143\">application, Stacy Blackman Consulting can help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/hourly\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">hourly<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/process\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">comprehensive<\/a> consulting services. <a id=\"yiv1223657448yui_3_7_2_20_1350310324664_151\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/contact\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us<\/a> to learn more. 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