Types of Professors

The Burned-Out Executive

This is the person that has accomplished more than you will in a lifetime. They have taken a break – permanent or temporary – from the business world and have found refuge in the classroom. They are in control of matters now and can go at their own pace. This type has tremendous intellect as well as a mid- to high-level of education that accelerated their career at an early age. But this made them burn both ends of the candle at once. The problem is that at some point in their career, they realized that they had seen everything go by and now wish to take the scenic route. You will get valuable lessons from this person, the most important being to enjoy things. If you encounter him early on in your schooling, you will be blown away by their persona. If you meet them later in your academic career when you have narrowed the gap, they may not give you the credit you deserve, as you pose a threat. This is the residual effect of a background in a cutthroat environment. Learn from them and ensure that you do not make their mistakes.

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