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Education: BA, political science, UERJ (Rio de Janeiro State University) Company Name: Enchanted Rock Electric, LLC Industry: Energy Company CEO: Thomas McAndrew Company Headquarters Location: Houston, Texas Words you live by: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Personal Philosophy: Better done than perfect. What book are you reading: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown What was your first job: Databook clerk Favorite charity: National Women’s Law Center Interests: Reading, music, traveling, and learning new things Family: My husband and I have two young kids, along with our beloved dog, Rambo.

An Early Mentor, and His Bookshelf, Helped Me Succeed

In 2007, when I moved from Brazil to the United States alone, I felt a dire need to catch up. In my mind, everyone here already had the knowledge and tools to succeed, but I didn’t. On a tight budget, I proceeded to scan the bookshelves of the work colleagues I looked up to most. I borrowed as many guided and encouraged me. He told me luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity, and that despite not feeling motivated by my then role, I should continue putting in the work preparing for when opportunities presented themselves.

Anthony’s advice was the best I ever received, and

... luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity, and that despite not feeling motivated by my then role, I should continue putting in the work preparing for when opportunities presented themselves. ” “

books as I could read. At the time, I was a payroll administrator with little to no obvious prospects for career advancement.

During my “catching up” journey, I identified my favorite bookcase of all, containing books on management, business, finance, and leadership. Anthony, the owner of the bookcase, a coworker-turned-mentor, not only gave me full access to his books, but also while I may have been over-prepared to perform my payroll tasks, the books I read taught me key concepts and methodologies I apply to this day. Reading also allowed me an escape from reality and the opportunity to dream about my future career. Those were not easy years, but I credit the difficulties I had to overcome then with forging my current perseverance, resilience, and drive.