Would you consider a mid-career break in the name of pursuing a self-funded international MBA? Prior to pursuing his MBA full time in the States; Eric Sithole traded his plaited shoes for gumboots to align with his leadership ambitions. The journey of pursuing an international MBA was more reward than the doors obtaining the degree could ever unlock. Eric's reminder to us is that the art of fixing broken things is as important as the art of creating things. Have a plan for your work and work your plan. Themes covered include aiming with a purpose, self-development and career change.