ABSTRACT
This chapter covers the major milestones of the early years of my career in statistics. It is really the story of the transitions I made, from early uncertainty about my choice of career and my level of talent, up to crossing the tenure line and realizing that I had not only been deemed a success, I had a passion for the subject. The focus will be on aspects of those adventures that seem most relevant to young people who are partway along the same journey.
