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Personal Statement: A Career As A Fitness Business

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Harvard Business School Personal Statement The desire in my life is to encourage a large number of people whom I come in contact with by building a business that encompasses fitness, physical therapy, and personal training. Another goal I have in mind for my fitness business is that I am to provide professional mentorship programs to members. These programs consist of motivational speakers such as Eric Thomas, Les Brown, and T.D. Jakes. The speakers are meant to provide expert guidance for members in regards to staying fit and healthy. The wish to make the world a better place both physically and spiritually is what drives me, for my inspiration comes from the vision of always aspiring to become a Navy Seal. Therefore, I believe pursuing …show more content…

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