become an increasingly skilled professional, with a lifelong commitment to learning your craft and doing it better (mastery is asymptotic, pursuit without attainment)

believe in the mission, truly care about the people you serve, let passion inspire you

maintain high standards, work hard, take pride in accomplishments, find intrinsic motivation to succeed

foster a willingness to take a calculated risk, to dare to be different, to dream a big dream

no matter how good you are, you need to be lucky, to have an occasional godsend, and have fun doing it