Overcoming Challenging Times in the FACE of ADVERSITY T Contributed by: By Hoan Do here is no guide on how to navigate life in the real world, but there are life experiences and people who inspire you and help you figure out what you want to be and steps to take to get you where you want to go. I've overcome many challenges in life and have had different mentors that have all helped me achieve my goals. FBLA was the first leadership conference I attended and was also where I met Patrick Snow, the first speaker that inspired and helped me figure out my calling. My time with FBLA helped to prepare me for real world situations, through travel, job preparedness, and being exposed to different speakers. The first competition was the job interview competition. I brought my resume to a mock interview where I received valuable feedback from business and community members on my resume and how to improve my interviewing skills. These skills would play a large role in the development of my career. | 24 | TOMORROW'S BUSINESS LEADER