When business and journalism merge

Last class, we had a visitor. A visitor who bought a magazine and then proceeded to teach about business. 

Now, needless to say, I am a journalist, which means I am mathematically challenged (this is not true for all journalists, but let's be honest). 

Mr. Burke came into our class and talked about accounts receivables, checks, balances, moneymoneymoney. 

I enjoyed Mr. Burke's presence. I enjoy learning things I do not understand so that I can better understand them. 

However much I wanted to learn about what Mr. Burke was teaching, it would not stick. We did not formally practice his principles of business. He talked to us, quizzed us on terms, and now all I know is how little I understand of the working world. 

If anything, Mr. Burke's presentation enlightens me of the fact that I never want to run a business. How could any one person know and do all of those things? Could I have an accountant do it? Sure. But I need to be able to check over things to make sure there are no problems, and how can I do that if I don't understand what I'm supposed to be doing?

I think next time I try to learn about business and finance, I should either be tutored from a finance major or buy a Dummies book. Otherwise, I am lost in a sea of numbers and numbness without even a hope of drowning.