-: Education definitely stands out to me.
It took me many years to finish my bachelor's degree,
and had I have finished it earlier
I think I would have progressed a little faster.
I don't think that,
I didn't put enough weight on education for a long time.
So, to finally kind of flip that switch,
and I would say, to the folks transitioning now,
especially if you're looking in the contracting community
or staying in some sort of defense-like position,
education is paramount, and in making sure that you are
pursuing, and continuing to pursue
and just staying knowledgeable .