Being proud of one's choices leads to building a healthy self-image. Defining success for oneself rather than relying on others is an important foundation.

Responsibility is earned through trusting relationships and increasing competence. Technical skills are not enough; acting with integrity, high standards and following through are often just as important.

Doing different and interacting with different people makes life interesting. Getting involved in a project outside of the day-to-day routine is one strategy for maintaining variety.