Welcome :)
If you follow your own saying:

Many of the things I've learned in this short journey of life are that you have to be honest, humble and authentic, to gain confidence and respect. Always believe in what you like and to strive for what we want is the way to get ahead.

you will be successfull here as well as in life ;)
Resteemed you via @welcoming, my account for resteeming promising newcomers!