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What is one personal attribute that has been your driving force for success, and do you think it has been shaped by your career aspirations #Spring25?

I am a graduating senior who will be studying business and hopefully focusing on economics. I am an avid soccer player and enjoy working for my family in our pizzeria. I hope to gain a fresh perspective on how to make meaningful connections in networking which mean everything in building a successful finance career.

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Dino’s Answer

Hi Vincenzo,

Thanks for reaching out to us! I'm glad you're here, and I hope our conversation brings you some clear insights. You've asked a really great question, one that even made me think deeply. Let's break it down together.

Our dreams and goals are the driving forces behind our aspirations. They are shaped by our experiences with family, loved ones, and the lessons we've learned along the way. These experiences motivate us to strive for our best, not just for ourselves, but also for those we care about.

We can achieve our dreams by relying on our personal qualities like patience, determination, and perseverance. Believing in ourselves, having passion for what we love, and knowing our likes and dislikes all play a part. It's important to keep going, even when things get tough, and to always dream big and find joy in what we do.

Success comes when we prepare ourselves, keep learning, and improve our skills. By doing what we love and staying committed, we set ourselves up for success. When we're ready for life's challenges and seize opportunities, we will succeed. Keep pushing forward, and you'll achieve great things!
Thank you comment icon Thank you very much for your insight. You are exactly right about goals being the driving force. I try to take my life experience and store each interaction with people and places to relate to situations. I will keep my commitment at the forefront because I know that no matter what, I have strong support behind me. I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Thanks again Dino. Vincenzo
Thank you comment icon You are very much welcome! I really admire students who asks question like you. I am sure you will go places. Life is good... Chase your dreams! Dino Ubalde
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Paul’s Answer

Hi Vincenzo,
Love this question — it shows a lot of self-awareness and forward thinking, which will be huge assets for your future.

For me, resilience has been the biggest personal attribute driving my success. Being able to stay focused, bounce back from setbacks, and keep learning no matter what has made the difference — especially as my career path has evolved through sales, solutions engineering, leadership roles, and entrepreneurship.

I definitely think resilience was shaped by my career experiences — early challenges taught me that success isn't about never failing; it’s about showing up, staying adaptable, and learning faster than others.

Your passion for networking and growth already shows you have the right mindset. Keep building meaningful relationships, stay persistent through the ups and downs, and your career will shape into something even bigger than you can imagine today!

Paul recommends the following next steps:

Join a professional student organization like DECA, Enactus, or Future Business Leaders of America.
Build a strong LinkedIn profile and start connecting with classmates, professors, and professionals.
Reach out for 2 informational interviews with finance or economics professionals to learn about their career paths.
Thank you comment icon Paul, I appreciate your answer to my question. I really relate to your statement that resilience is a driving force behind your success. It's very easy to be afraid of failing, and I will keep all your advice in mind. I will definitely take your recommendations into consideration as well. Thank you again. Vincenzo
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Monica’s Answer

Hi Vincenzo,

Thanks for sharing! The one piece of advice I will give is to not underestimate the role you have now at the family business! You can always reference this when needing examples for your class work.
Also, practice making a professional introduction about yourself and what you do at work. I advise to use AI to help you make a resume now and include all the roles you work at the pizzeria (focusing on the financial side!) Take care!
Thank you comment icon Monie, this is great to keep in mind. I sometimes take for granted the opportunity I have working at my family's restaurant. I am very lucky that I will be able to draw from those experiences as I proceed in my degree. There are many examples I can take from the normal routines at the pizzeria. I appreciate your response and advice. Thank you again! Vincenzo
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Paula’s Answer

Hi Vincenzo,

Thanks for your great question! The qualities that have helped me the most are having a futuristic vision and strong strategic thinking.

Being futuristic means getting excited about new possibilities. It involves being curious, asking questions, dreaming big, and pushing yourself and others to achieve more. Throughout my career, I've embraced opportunities for growth and maintained a mindset focused on improvement.

Strategic thinking has been my special "superpower." It allows me to make smart decisions, foresee challenges, and find solutions as I work. I stay persistent and keep moving toward my goals.

As you build your business experience, you'll discover your own strengths that come naturally to you. Stay open to learning and focus on what you do best. I suggest looking into Gallup’s StrengthFinders to help you identify your personal strengths.

Wishing you lots of success in the future.

Paula
Thank you comment icon Thank you for your advice. It's interesting to think about our natural abilities and strengths. We often get caught up in the routine of doing the status quo, but I will keep in mind that sometimes instinct is a better driving force. I appreciate your expertise. Vincenzo
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Jack’s Answer

Hi Vincenzo, I think that positivity and good energy brings people together no matter what career you are in. If you can work hard to maintain a positive attitude throughout your day, people will enjoy working with you. Additionally, being a listener first and learning to engage in conversation with an open mind helps ideas to grow. These have helped me drive growth in my career, best of luck!
Thank you comment icon Thank you, Jack for the advice. Vincenzo
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