My ultimate goal is to take a leadership position at a rocket company like Rocket Lab or Space X. The amount of innovation and creativity that exists at these companies is incredible. Workplaces like NASA are slow and filled with paperwork. It's understandable, they're working with a budget. But a place like Space X is okay with making mistakes because they learn from them and keep innovating. The pace that these companies operates at is insane. It's because of this that they are able to produce so many flight vehicles in such a short span of time. It's also because of this level of brilliance that Space X has been able to pull off stunts at the level that they are. Landing an orbital rocket booster?  It's unbelievable. This is why I want to work at a place like this, because it's a fast-paced work environment where the only ideas that work are the crazy ones. This isn't your average 9-5 job, this is miles above it, and I love that.

Apart from the workplace, I'd also like to set a goal for myself to be active. Physical exercise is a very important part of life, and I plan on staying in shape and continuing exercise after graduating from Boulder. I'm a very outdoors person, and I'd love to continue doing long, hard hikes. I'd also love to continue playing soccer. Maybe I'll join an adult league to stay in shape and continue to play games. 

Finally, but most importantly, I'd like to keep the same mindset that I have. I've heard a lot about people burning out after overworking themselves. Staying happy and enjoying what you do is key to not burning out, and that's very important to have a good career. What's the point in working so hard to earn a degree if I'm going to hate the job shortly after starting it? Staying happy is the most important part to life, and it's what keeps my energy high, and what drives my motivation. In the long run, I just want to keep my mindset because it'll help me easily get through rough times. 

As I navigate my way through my first professional experience at York Space, it's my goal to soak up as much information as possible. I intend on taking full advantage of the opportunities laid before me to expand my knowledge base, and take on as many responsibilities as I'm allowed to. 

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