It's been quite some time since my last post. The last two weeks in India was quite interesting and in fact I was able to leave 2 days earlier since my project was wrapped up a little earlier. I have been quite fortunate for the opportunity to experience the country and it will certainly shape me and my path going forward. Personally and professionally.

Since I've been back I've been as busy as ever. With a new baby I've had to adjust to, still traveling for recruiting trips for work, and more training I have had an interesting summer. Some of the things I've learned all summer:

1. Keep life in perspective. Seeing people living in wooden shacks really helps shape how fortunate I've been.
2. There's a lot of young people who want to do great things in life. Never let the stories discourage you about our  youth.
3. Being focused is the key. Multi-tasking should be minimized at all costs.
4. Build confidence, keep trying.
5. Open up. If you've grown up like me where you're forced to be an introvert it's hard to break that mode, but you have to persist.

These may seem like no brainers, but the reinforcement I've received over the past couple of months has been invaluable.