The Arena: Part 2

This article is Part 2 of The Arena, a two-part series introducing the 2023 CPAWSB's Candidate Journey eBook, a zero-cost resource for current and aspiring Canadian CPA PEP candidates. Click here to access The Arena: Part 1.

Dr. Brené Brown, a researcher who investigates themes surrounding vulnerability, shame, and leadership, shares in her book Daring Greatly that she was inspired by a speech Teddy Roosevelt gave in 1910:

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.”

Finding Support Through Your CPA Journey

By deciding to pursue your CPA designation, you have entered the arena. It won’t be easy, but you aren’t alone. You have a whole network of support from your classmates, colleagues, online facilitators, session leaders, administrators, and resources, including our collection of articles in this book. Click here to continue reading.