The Most Important Thing I Learned

The most important thing I learned during my internship at Maynooth University came from my supervisor, Ian Russell. Ian Russell explained that life is all about people and relationships. It is important to get to know people in order to be successful and live a fulfilling life. When I return to the States, I will take Ian's advice with me. I will be more conscious of the people around me and take the time to get to know them because at the end of the day, life is all about people. John C. Maxwell once said that "teamwork makes the dream work." Teamwork is not possible unless people are comfortable with each other and have the confidence to speak freely, contribute ideas, and think collaboratively. One of the ways to increase this comfort and trust, is by taking the time to get to know one another on more than a surface level. Taking genuine interest in people, whether it be colleagues, friends, supervisors, strangers, customers, students, professors, faculty, staff, or someone else, can go a long way in achieving success.