Q: If you could go back, what's one piece of advice you'd give your 18-year-old self?

A: Yeah, I would say to be curious and ask questions. At 18, you're starting college or maybe starting work and many people at that age are embarrassed or maybe even afraid to look like they don't know something. And I think that's okay. Someone who's an expert in one area may have zero knowledge in another area and not everyone knows everything. So asking questions not only shows the other person that you're curious and engaged, but also gets you into this mindset of always learning.

And I think that mindset, in my opinion, can have a big impact on your career and your life. Some of the most successful people that I know are always asking questions. It's important in a work setting, but you should also take it outside of work and it can really be about anything.

I was actually at a dinner last night with a friend. It was a mom-and-pop Italian restaurant and my friend asked the owner about the history of the restaurant and they eventually got into a deep conversation about pasta types and different techniques for making pasta. And the conversation itself was intriguing, but also useful as my friend was going on a trip to Italy.

So I think the more questions you ask, the more knowledge you have and the more confident you'll be in life. And it all has a compounding effect. So starting even younger is better. So embrace that growth mindset, your curiosity and ask questions.