This past year has seen some highs and lots of lows. One thing that has stuck with me is the old saying...
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now".
I've been in the market research industry for over 10 years but a realization came about last year after we had our second baby, after I was in a car accident, and in the middle of months of physical therapy... it's time to plant that damn tree.
My "tree" was taking steps to reinvent. To change what can be changed.
I enrolled in The University of Georgia/MRII Principles of Market Research and begun their new revised course in September.
In October, I left a stable job. Started an LLC. Took on a new & more advanced role at a research agency.
Then COVID happened. All travel is cancelled. Budgets are frozen. Home quarantine and face masks in public are required.
Over the next few months, I spent nights and weekends studying & taking numerous tests.
I've completed the Principles course and am now a qualified Professional Researcher Certificate (PRC) holder.
I'm proud of myself and proof that you can do more than you think.
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