I had a chance to speak with a close friend Diallo Sambury. Diallo received his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Prior to attending NYU, Daillo attended aviation high school, which allowed him to get his certificate as an Airplane Mechanic, where he learned a wide range of practical hands-on experience. Currently, Diallo works as a Fire Fighter in one of the largest cities in the world, NYC. Diallo speaks about his life journey and how his mix of practical hands-on experience and deep analytical rigor from engineering led has given him an opportunity to work for the New York Fire Department robotics team. Topics discussed in this episode. Life journey so far Working as a Firefighter  What is the Dream How do you go about executing the plan? Daily Grind and mindfulness  How do you stay motivated? Tips for Fire Safety How do you develop your ability to persist Dealing with and recovering from low moments & low energy How do you enjoy spending your time?