I spent my days in the military, elbow-deep in F-16 fighter jets as part of the US Air Force crew. I wasn't some paper-pusher; I was right there in the thick of it, getting my hands dirty.

 

You know what got me fired up? Fixing stuff. Seriously, I got a real kick out of figuring out what made those jets tick and making sure they flew smooth as silk. Troubleshooting? I was the go-to guy for that. I'd dive into the guts of those jets, understanding every nook and cranny, every nut and bolt. It wasn't just about slapping on a band-aid; I wanted to know how all those moving pieces fit together in harmony.

I was like a kid in a candy store learning about each component's role. It was like solving a giant puzzle, and every piece had a purpose. I guess you could say those jet engines fueled more than just planes – they ignited a passion in me to become an engineer.

 

Fast forward to today, and guess what? I'm still that hands-on enthusiast. You'll find me knee-deep in grease, fixing everything from vehicles to those random household things that somehow manage to break. There's something oddly satisfying about making things right again.

 

But here's the kicker – I'm not just in it for the fix. I'm all about the thrill of learning. Show me a new system, a fresh challenge, and watch me dive right in. Because at the end of the day, it's the process of understanding how things work that really revs my engine.