Memories of the beginning

Many of you guys are either currently working in finance or trying to break in. Finance is a very diverse field and offers a lot opportunities to people. In the beginning, I am pretty sure everyone looks back and said, "man, if I only did this instead."

My question to you guys is that if you were to look back at how you entered the field, what would want to know then that you know now?

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