After spending over two years in the GMBA program at National Taiwan University, I have gained not only the practical knowledge that can benefit me in the workplace but also a profound understanding of how to navigate challenges and recognize my own shortcomings. Through this journey, I have developed invaluable resilience.

Contrary to feeling aimless and merely punching the air, I must clarify that I did not squander my youth and energy. At almost 40 years old, I embarked on this educational pursuit with full awareness and purpose. However, I was acutely conscious of being surrounded by a group of exceptionally talented and ambitious individuals. Comparing myself to my peers, I gained insight into the space I can occupy and the influence I can exert.

Throughout these two years, the classes have consistently emphasized fostering strong cohesion within groups rather than simply basking in the charisma and humor of the lecturers (although some professors truly embody the spirit of teaching). The objective was to facilitate smoother report writing, empower the most capable individuals to take charge of projects and transform the process of writing reports into a team-building exercise akin to an RPG (Role-Playing Game).

In this process, I found inspiration in utilizing my knowledge and strengths to support our hardworking team members, who juggled work responsibilities. Frequently, my routine involved attending classes from 7 to 10 pm, and then dedicating time to my children after work (though occasionally, I indulged in drifting off into Cloud ChatGPT).

When I entered school, I wrote a letter to my future self-expressing a deep longing for meaningful connections with others. This yearning was the primary motivation for my admission to National Taiwan University. I view every institution of higher learning as profoundly influential filled with captivating souls and his/her engaging life stories.

Regardless of the specific university I attend, the ability to "read the entire library" can only signify the achievement of half of my goal. However, the focus should not solely be on mastering vast knowledge. Each platform, whether EMBA, EiMBA, GMBA, or others, has its unique set of rules, qualifications, and ambitions for applicants.

The composition of the GMBA program has allowed me to witness a sense of camaraderie and affirmation that I had not experienced during my studies abroad. Naturally, the program's high entry requirements lie in the ability to effectively communicate with elites from various parts of the world, express oneself eloquently, and inspire others. This beautiful and challenging aspect is what stimulates me the most. At this stage, I have also come to recognize that National Taiwan University truly feels like a large family, supported by a community of accomplished EMBA alumni who have reunited in Taiwan, connecting diverse motivations and opportunities with the GMBA program, and involving every department.

In the initial stages of my studies, I struggled to comprehend the significance of calculus and accumulation. However, upon reflection, I now perceive the underlying aspect of human nature—the willingness to assist one another. The motivation driving the achievements of many giants is, in fact, the desire to provide a systematic and regulated approach for others to navigate this inherently chaotic universe and world, thereby bringing solace to people amidst uncertainty. I have gained a profound understanding of this motivation through my parents' research pursuits. The output is pure and altruistic, which captivates people the most. Success becomes an inevitable byproduct.

The professors in the School of Management consistently strive to help us grasp the broader frameworks underlying core knowledge while encouraging our inquisitive minds to delve into the details. They employ various magical and intriguing teaching methods, often condensing key points that would otherwise require hundreds of pages of reading into concise sentences, facilitating our navigation through voluminous textbooks.

I am grateful to God and my family for allowing me to experience such positive encounters in this academic institution. Although I often find myself physically exhausted, I understand that this is an essential part of the journey when it comes to inheritance and personal growth. As I frequently remind my high school students, "Everybody has a price to pay, and the sooner you take up the responsibility, the sooner you find peace in your life." It is important not to judge based solely on appearances; instead, introspection should be the starting point. I continue to pursue excellence in this process, fully aware that setbacks are inevitable. However, the confidence in my heart stems from knowing that I possess resilience, not just intelligence.

Throughout our lives, we are in constant battle with ourselves. We may stumble along the way or have already fallen, but the true fight lies in picking ourselves up again. Let us strive together and encourage one another. Cheers!

經歷兩年多GMBA的淬鍊後，學到的不只是知識在職場/生活上帶來的加持，而是如何在所遇到的困境和本身匱乏中展現自己的韌性(Resilience)。

並不表是我毫無定向的在這過程中奔跑或鬥拳像是在打空氣般的揮霍自己的青春和體力 （快40也不太青春)，卻是清楚深在處一個充滿爆發力、人才濟濟、人外有人，天外有AI Cloud的平台裡，充滿了因個人能力的限制，反而才聚交了自己的長才，也間接看到自己所能發揮的空間和影響力。

在過程裡，上課時焦點永遠在如何讓一群人更融入(而不只是永遠傻傻享受著講者的舞台魅力及詼諧 - 有些教授真的充滿著教書魂)，讓報告更容易產出，讓對的人在Project中佔有絕對的說話權，上課寫報告登時之間猶如RPG(Role-Playing Game)組隊的過程，

我自己也在過程中受激勵，用自己所知和擅長的回應我們彼此一群辛苦需要上班的靈魂們。常常經歷著在下班後還來不及看到小孩時就要再繼續從7-10pm全神貫注的聽課程日常 (雖然有時會飄移到cloud+ChatGPT)

我入學寫給未來自己的信中提及我嚮往與他人有美好的連結，那也真的是我硬是要考上台大的最大動力，每個我認為最具影響力的學校都是裡面有這神奇的靈魂和犧牲奉獻的生命故事。無論我去任何學院，若我能夠"Read the whole library"相當然爾我已經成功了一半，然而重點就不在study the entire library，在台大裡所提供系所EMBA/EiMBA/GMBA...etc...各平台都有它獨特的遊戲規則和所需要applicants有的資歷與企圖心。

而GMBA的組成讓我看到了一個能夠治癒我當年在國外求學沒有獲得的友誼及肯定，當然進入門檻高的地方在於要與世界不同地方的菁英在語言表達上要能契合，激發出人性裡那美好的一面，是我覺得最刺激與挑戰的。在這一個階段中，我也看到了台大真的像個大家庭，也由台復會的一群EMBAers的菁英們撐起/串連了許多與各系所連結的動機與契機)

在早期求學的年歲裡，我不知道微積分為何而微，為何而積，然而現在在看這些算式時，我看到得都是人性樂於互助的一面，許多巨人的創舉其實背後動機只為了讓他人更有系統和規律的來一起闖蕩這必然會混沌的宇宙和世界，讓人們的心在不確定性中能夠更踏實，確實我也從我父母個人研究的領域中，深刻的體會他們研究的動機和產出是單純的，是利他的，而那也是最吸引的人的，成功只是必然的副產品。

管理學院裡的教授也常在傳授硬知識背後試圖讓我們理解更大的框架，而細節就交給我們那已經被挑旺的火種所延伸出來的求知魂來吸收和運用 (由於他們用各種神奇有趣的方式詮釋著他們的課程，有時本來需要讀百頁的書籍才能抓到的重點，在幾句話中輪廓已經非常清晰，讓人輕鬆的從厚重的書本中找到導航的方式)

感謝上帝和家人讓我能夠在這學院有如此正向的碰撞，雖然體力時常負荷不來，但在傳承的意義上，這都是必經之路，也時常和我高中的學生說"Everybody has a price to pay, the sooner you take up the responsibility, the sooner you find peace in your life." 不要看到表象，心中就開始論斷，從省察自己開始，我也依然在這個過程中追求卓越，也難免依然會跌倒，但是心中的自信是來自於知道自己能夠擁有的堅忍，而不只是聰明。

這一生我們都是在和自己爭戰，那一個可能走歪樓，或已經跌倒但再次站起來的自己爭戰。共勉之