I think at that time I obviously wasn't aware of what I really needed. But conversely, my wanting to prove something to everyone was beneficial 'cause if I hadn't done it then, maybe I'd never have done it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
And I do think that earlier in my career, I did make a very conscious decision to make sure that I was doing work that wasn't necessarily given to me, and that people didn't necessarily think that I would be able to do.
I was so adamant about proving myself for so long and I've gotten to the point where I don't have to do that as much.
I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something useful for society.
I had to prove myself to a lot of different people.
I proved to myself that if I believe in something and set my mind to it I could actually accomplish it.
I let people know that it was all right to do the kinds of things I did.
I didn't want my parents to support me. I wanted to prove that I could do it by myself.
I think I had an advantage in the sense that I wasn't raised religiously.
I was always... naive enough to not know what I could not accomplish.
I don't want to prove to anyone or prove to myself. I'd rather just enjoy and show myself that I am capable of doing it and actually going through the process.