In my childhood, my father always told me to follow my goals. He always would tell me that my job should both be rewarding, and great for my soul. I never knew what he meant, but now I realize that the jobs we do throughout our lives have a huge impact on our happiness. In my teenage years of working at a restaurant, I knew there was something missing. My job at the time, while I enjoyed meeting many new people as they came in to eat, was not very fulfilling. Afraid of burning out, I asked anyone willing to answer what they did for a living, where they went to school, and what skills they needed to succeed. All this culminated in a vast collection of knowledge for independence and a desire for success.