Masyn Barney grew up in a large family. His parents did a masterful job empowering and encouraging their children to excel and be self-motivated. His perspective on how he was parented will improve the way you parent or will parent in the future. Parents can give advice, but it is better to see the results of their efforts as exemplified by this wise, motivated, and friendly college student. He spoke an ancient Mayan dialect and had the privilege of living among the Q'eqchi people for a couple of years. These people were never conquered by the Spaniards and inhabit the remote and rustic mountains of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.