I just tried to be very observant in life. Spent some time climbing phone poles in bad weather and fixing things, then babysitting and managing the new guys. Moved on to designing some wide area data networking and fiber optic thingys for some school districts. Took a lump sum early retirement to re-invent myself again. Was about the time of the beginning of the end of the M. Doing some construction and energy management thingy now at a school district. Maybe next I will try meditating in the mountains.
Only time will tell if any of us have been any help. We hope so. Till then all we can do is tell you how much we want to see your M succeed, as long as it is not at the expense of your own identity or spirit. Take care. Do good.