1 year plan

If you could go back to my current position (1 year away from starting your first IB SA role) what would your “1-year plan” be to become the best possible intern and as knowledgeable as possible.

Please don’t say “enjoy your next year and have fun”. Completely understand the sentiment but I spent my first two years of college drinking, smoking, going out, and generally living an excessively hedonistic lifestyle - looking to transition to a healthier way of life and build some work ethic

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