From a young age my parents encouraged me with the phrase "Think big or don't think at all". This simple saying influenced me to never be content with myself and instead always push for more. As a kid, this meant giving my best effort to be like my childhood idols who played baseball or football. As I grew older and became practical about my Goals, my work ethic transferred over to school. As a student, I'm working harder than ever to put myself in a position for success in the professional world. By working towards my education goals of attaining a CPA, CFA, and MBA, I'm ensuring that I put myself in the best possible situation to succeed going forward. I've received an internal audit internship for this summer, where i plan on using my competitive spirit to help the company in any way possible. Long term i hope to be a top level manager for a sustainable bank. If i don't reach this lofty goal, i'll make sure it's not because of my work ethic.