I have noticed there are certain skills I have acquired that I didn’t have when I first started in this “career.” For one, I am a better business person with improved “people skills.” I was very opinionated when I was younger. Everything was black or white. Things were either cool, or they sucked. Something was noble & righteous, or it was disgraceful. Over the years, I’ve come to accept a middle-ground in most scenarios. The gray area. This especially helps when dealing with people and negotiations. I look to solve problems, not win wars.