Hi there! I’m Nickolas “Nick” Correa—an 18‑year‑old entrepreneurial whirlwind with a camera in one hand and a finance textbook in the other. My life spins at the intersection of markets, creativity, and relentless self‑improvement, and this blog is my open journal as I chase audacious goals.

Right now I split my days between pre‑dawn workouts, high‑school finals, and sharpening a day‑trading strategy that funds both my college dreams and a few too many oat‑milk lattes. In May I’ll step into externships at Sands Capital and Fidelity Investments, then head to UVA Wise with a guaranteed transfer to the McIntire School of Commerce—because learning business from the inside out thrills me more than any roller coaster.

But numbers aren’t my only language. I’m fluent in English, conversational in French, dabbling in Mandarin, and knee‑deep in Korean particles because I believe speaking to people in their own words builds real bridges. When the markets close, you’ll find me coaching younger swimmers, leading our school’s Entrepreneurship Club, or crouched behind a DSLR composing portraits that capture untold stories. My portfolio is growing fast, and every click reminds me that art and analytics can coexist beautifully.

Service keeps me grounded. Whether I’m packing food boxes, running a writing BootCamp for middle‑schoolers, or volunteering at church, I’ve learned that giving back multiplies whatever you have. Faith, family, and a stubborn belief in possibility fuel everything I touch.

Why juggle so much? Because I’m convinced that curiosity compounded—like interest—creates exponential growth. Each project teaches discipline, empathy, or grit that feeds the next adventure. By documenting my wins, flops, and lessons here, I hope to inspire you to bet on yourself before anyone else does.

Expect posts on everything from credit‑card hacking a future trip to Seoul, to minimalist phone setups, to the psychology of pushing through a 2 a.m. bike ride in the rain. I’ll sprinkle in study guides, reflections on faith, and the occasional hot‑pepper recipe straight from my backyard garden.

If you thrive on big dreams, honest breakdowns, and a community that cheers louder than it critiques, welcome home. We’re just getting started.