This assignment is a self-reflective paper detailing the author's journey towards becoming a business practitioner, focusing on their MBA experience at Torrens University. It outlines the reasons for pursuing an MBA with a finance specialization, emphasizing the desire to broaden their skill set and improve career prospects in finance and management. The paper highlights the author's past experience in finance, including cash management and fund procurement, and how this experience influenced their preparation for the course. The author discusses the impact of the course on their skills, including soft skills like team management and strategic thinking, and the use of SWOT analysis and personality tests for self-assessment. The assignment also covers course outcomes, goal-setting, and the application of studies in future interactions with stakeholders. The author concludes by setting short-term and long-term goals, emphasizing consistency and a strong foundation for entrepreneurial success. References to relevant academic literature are also provided.