Wow, what a crazy week it’s been, the Olympics are finally over, and wow, what amazing Games.  While it wasn’t the same without the fans, it was fascinating to really focus on the athletes who have dedicated so much effort to their respective crafts. It’s crazy what true dedication can achieve. This week’s guest, Supriya Yerramilli, is very similar in many respects to how she used pure grit and determination to achieve her goals of becoming an SE.

 

1- Taking a path may lead to unknown ends, which can lead to great things.  Just like how a software engineering background inadvertently positioned Supriya super well to becoming an awesome SE, taking a path of your own for one reason, may lead to it being a great idea for an entirely other.

 

2- Know what you want and go for it.  Supriya worked hard to achieve her goals, think about what you’re working for, and it’ll make it all worth it (hopefully).

 

3- Similar to the end of the above point, but always remind yourself why you do what you do.  If you’ve worked even moderately hard to get to where you are, take a moment to appreciate it, and then keep pushing forward.

 

4- Surround yourself with those that make you grow. Whether it be your friend group, clubs, associations, or anything really, if you surround yourself with those that are like-minded and overall support your goals and all, you are much more likely to achieve whatever you are setting out to do.