There will be always more than just my strong motivation. 
I finished my Bachelor with summa cum laude, have a design background, work experience in visual communication design and typography, and an extensive understanding of the cultural importance toward design. 
At work, I learned about the direct relationship between my design and the manufacturer and about the effect on the customers. I experienced that great design is not sure to be accepted, yet simple design can make a big contribution.  
To understand and predict the importance and effect of design, my personal focus became more and more involved with interactive design and the collaboration between different fields such as sustainability.
I tried to overcome that and learned by experiencing not only the local cultures of my study destinations but also by traveling through countries. Also, understanding differences about the people and countries provides me with an open mind and relaxation.