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Why F is an Expert:
I am a valuable resource in my industry by knowing what areas I am accomplished in and [where] I can truly benefit someone else, and knowing people outside my areas of interest to whom I can refer people.

Best Advice:
Be patient. We have a world that is going by us so fast right now and there are so many people that don’t take the time to realize that they are not the only people in the world; other people have struggles too

Passionate about:
I’m passionate about education and learning. If I could go back to school tomorrow and get a degree, it would be in law. Something I would like to go back to is teaching. We’re all teachers in some way every day of our lives. I really love books and I’m a

Biography Excerpt:
Dr. Patricia S. Sakai has dedicated 18 years of her career to helping others in the pursuit of their goals. As a psychologist, she is interested in studying people’s behavioral patterns and observing how cultural differences account for numerous perspectives. One who considers herself to be a perpetual student, she says, “I’m learning every day and I learn something new from somebody every day.” For some time, Dr. Sakai has been working on a book, which is her strongest interest at the moment. In it she examines various cultures and the ways in which diversity affects human interaction.

     

Cambridge Who's Who: What is the most difficult obstacle or challenge you have faced in pursuit of your goals?  
DR. PATRICIA S. SAKAI PH.D.:  The most difficult challenge I have faced is getting older. The older you get, the more you learn and the more you realize you don’t know that much. I started traveling to learn about the world a few years ago and that has really changed my outlook. I didn’t have the opportunity to go to school until I was working and could begin that process on my own, so I went back to school later, which is why I am even more concerned about individuals who want to have that experience and go to college. Some are bright enough, but they can’t afford it.

What advice can you offer people aspiring to work in this profession?
Study and focus on areas that are interesting to you as human beings. Pick an area that you’re happy in and that you love. You have to have a passion for it and if you don’t, you won’t be good at it.

Who have been your mentors or people who have greatly influenced you?
Two of my professors, Rodney K. Goodyear and Michael Newcomb, have greatly influenced me. Mr. Goodyear went above and beyond and gave me many opportunities to learn and co-teach classes on the counseling process, for which I had a great amount of passion.