Hi Kelly!
It is good to hear so much enthusiam. It is good to love one's work. I truly like your quote, "Without conflict, there is no growth." I tell my students all the time that I believe the "successful" people in this world are the ones that constantly overcome all the obstacles that continually pop-up. I suppose that is why degrees are so valuable. Employers know that the people with degrees are the ones that can stick to their education (almost anything) and can overcome obstacles. They just keep on popping up don't they? Persistance and the ability to create ways to accomplish goals are valuable skills. Education trains a person in these skillsets. Lifetime learning is essential.
