I have challenged myself to learn Python. I did this because I wanted to improve myself and my mindset around coding. My view on coding has changed immensely. I was intimidated by the social stigmas around coding, but I have become more comfortable with it. There were times when I thought that I would never understand something, but it became familiar. Through constant exposure, such as completing modules in DataCamp and Kaggle, I better understood the basics and uses of different models. The concepts I had learned before became clearer by completing a project I was genuinely interested in. I could search for a solution or ask my thesis director if I had an error. I enjoyed working with my thesis professor and failing many times. I have learned that I do not have to be a master within the year but must remain consistent with my practice. I will continue to practice and learn more about coding now with more confidence.