I grew up an only child to two wonderful parents, who instilled in me the values of family, patience, persistence, and humility. I delight in the relationships I have cultivated with my family, friends, and colleagues, as I believe our most important purpose in life is to interact with those around us in meaningful ways.In my career, I am motivated by taking on new challenges and assessing them from different angles. I recognize that we are living in an ever-changing world, upon which everything can be improved. As a result, I take great pride in striving to improve every endeavor, as even the smallest ripples cause tidal waves.Furthermore, I take great pride in my work. As cliche as it may sound, I always believe that in everything I do, I must give it my all, may it be at work or at home. Each morning, I start the day by proclaiming, "Today, I will be better than I was yesterday".I strongly believe that it is crucial to avoid complacency. I have found that there is great value in recognizing what you don't know. As such, I aspire to be a lifelong learner, and I often look for areas outside of my comfort zone in order to advance my knowledge.