Whatever you do, pray for the ability to see your own sins, your own hypocrisy, and your own shortcomings. Never lose sight of that. Never get so carried away, pointing fingers that you forget you, too, have abscesses that need tending.
Really sat down and locked in the last year despite everything and really turned it around. Great job, financially straight, credits away from a degree, handful of certifications, great connections. This time last year I was getting the worst news of my life.