Brazilian educational advisor and career coach Ricardo Betti helps people achieve their dreams. In Worth It, he shares the inspiring collection of stories of his clients who embarked on the adventure of taking time off from their careers to study abroad and gain international experience to earn an MBA (master of business administration) degree.

More than a guidebook to the MBA, Worth It tells the tales of people's dreams and realities and recounts their achievements. It shows how Betti's clients were encouraged to take control of their lives and build a successful future.

Ricardo has a way of bringing out the best in everyone: his clients, contributors to this book, and himself. His book will likewise bring out the best in you.

-- John Vorhaus author of Creativity Rules!

With stories both informational and inspirational, Ricardo has lent new insight into the graduate business school application process.

-- Maxx Duffy, Director, Maxx Associates

In a world where many choose to pursue fame and fortune, Ricardo chose a life committed to helping others achieve their dreams. I'm only too excited that his wisdom is now available to so many.

-- Diego Mendes, Former Director of Admissions of Hult International Business School.

Interspersed with reflections of his own journey, the stories Ricardo Betti shares are inspirational and this chronicle of achievement helps explain Brazil's current rise to international prominence.

-- Liz Reisberg, Consultant in Higher Education, Boston, Massachusetts