"The first step to getting anywhere is deciding that you're not going to stay where you are." -JP Morgan. Often the best of our skills and strengths are put into action when we intentionally take on challenges and turn them into milestones. Reading editorials, magazines and numerous articles, it gradually became clear that a large majority of business leaders hit the ground running early. in their career and with a marked level of focus. After completing my degree in electronic engineering, I accepted the opportunity to work for an IT consulting company with a worldwide presence. As a consultant, I was early on given the responsibility of developing a product for a Dutch client in the banking sector. This responsibility allowed me to improve my skills in managing complex problems and team building. This helped me understand the entire technology product development lifecycle and gave me the opportunity to interact with global customers. After 3 years, another opportunity led me to work in a large American investment bank. Here I developed an inclination...