“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” - Calvin CoolidgeI am currently studying finance and entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Along with my studies, I have gotten to work with successful entrepreneurs, lead educational youth programs, and broaden my connections throughout the state of Nebraska.Professionally, I started my first business at 10 years. When I was 14, I handed that over to my younger brother and began my second business, Lincoln Mulch Spreaders. This business has continued to be profitable while I have attended college and began a financial career at Morgan Stanley. I currently work on The Koop Group team as a client service associate, and I am gaining vital knowledge and experience to move myself forward in my path toward success. In addition to my work experience, I have bettered myself through courses like Gallup’s Leading High-performance Teams Course. My goals include establishing myself as a well-respected, knowledgeable, business person that can serve as a powerful resource to my community and other business leaders.