People rarely have it all planned out from a young age. As a kid, I just knew I wanted to be in charge of something. So, I had to figure out how to do that while using my skill set and doing something I could be proud of. I’m constantly trying to add to my tool chest. I believe that being a lifelong learner is important to your quality of life. Don’t block yourself off from learning new knowledge. There are so many times I say, ‘I know that’ because I am interested in learning something new. I don’t like to spend a lot of time regurgitating redundant information. I’m always searching for new knowledge. It keeps me fresh and on my toes.
I like to challenge myself to see what I can do. I don’t always play it safe, which is evident in my career. I’ve been in so many industries over the years. Some things have gone really well; others have not gone as well as I would have liked, but I look back, and they all have been a part of that tool chest of learning. I want not only to improve my skills but improve myself as a person. I try to grow from my mistakes instead of being bitter or angry. We all go through those phases. I’m only human. But it all comes down to how fast you can maneuver yourself away from that negativity to stay on the right path. Throughout the years, I’ve realized that we only have one life. You have to make the most of it.
