There is no singular definition for success.

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My time in high school

Attended high school in the
2000s

Overall high school experience
7/10

Grades in high school
B’s and C’s

 

Favorite subjects
English, History / Social Studies, Performing Arts.

Struggled with...
Science and math. It was just never something I envisioned myself implementing in the future.

Favorite extracurricular
Sports / Recreation

Life since high school

“It used to be about money, and material things. Now I’m just glad for all I have and enjoy the little things in life.”

Attended college / university at
Foothill college. Never decided on major. Worked retail and school full time.

Places lived in US
California

Places lived outside the US
China

Current occupations / past occupations
Automotive Sales, Export Trading Company, Finance, Automotive aftermarket.

Industries I've worked in
- Wholesale Trade
- Retail Trade
- Finance and Insurance
- Management of Companies and Enterprises

Did your education prepare you for your career or occupation?
Hell no. I learned by doing.

A little introspection...

To me, being successful means...
Learning new things for a better tomorrow, everyday. Never be afraid to fail, as that is what makes us stronger.

My definition of success has changed over time. 
It used to be about money, and material things. Now I’m just glad for all I have and enjoy the little things in life.

My greatest accomplishment to date and what I’ve learned from it
Starting my own business, growing, plateau, and fail.
It’s never too late to learn from our own mistakes.
Bought my first house at 24.

My biggest mistake or regret so far and what I’ve learned from it
Not finishing a degree

An unexpected event that significantly changed my life and how it impacted me
Kidney failure at 25. Super depression.

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My favorite spot in or around Palo Alto

The underground tunnels were fun to explore during high school