Conservative Smokeshow of the Day

By my senior year, I had become much more comfortable expressing my opinions. I didn't feel the need to argue with everyone, but I also stopped pretending to agree with things just to fit in. I learned that it's possible to stand firmly behind your beliefs while still treating people who disagree with you respectfully.

I graduated from college at 22 and moved back closer to my hometown. I started working in marketing for a small local business, which has given me an even greater appreciation for entrepreneurship and the amount of work that goes into creating jobs and keeping a company running.