For me, I had a few, one was simply graduating with a CS degree. Being one of the first in my family to ever graduate with a real degree really put me into a go-and-get-it mindset. Anything was possible. Shortly after working as a software engineer for a few years, I transitioned to an engineering manager role which forever changed and shaped my career. Super grateful for the learning, and how it influenced my relationship with people. Previously as an IC, I was completely oblivious to people's feelings and was very tunnel visioned around my own needs. The EM role was a completely different, sometimes, thankless job, but it taught me so much about human nature, how to keep a team moving forward, how to shield people from unnecessary interruptions etc. Most rewarding experience I've had the privilege of serving in my life so far.

Curious what other folks moments were – I find it inspiring to hear about other peoples inflection points in life.