Wheaton, Illinois

What do you do to improve or stay "sharp" on your craft besides conducting service routines?

Is there anything that you learned from work that you now apply to your everyday life?

Is there any particular skill set I should spend more time and energy on acquiring and practicing?

I want to become a marine engineer but I don't think I have the skills. I just don't think I'm smart enough, but I'm eager to learn.

I would appreciate some tips from experienced cooks that would be useful in the field or good information to know.

How could I put myself in the position to come across people who I could learn from or gain experience from?

I would like to find an occupation that allows to comfortably travel and do my job, preferably at the same time.

Culinary is a promising career, but I'm on the rocks about how long to stick with this career, even when times are moving ahead. Please leave down your own experiences below, as it will help me get a sense of what to expect.