I mean, I do love gadgets...
I was talking to my brother today (I guess that would make him BrothER Tech), and he was thinking about getting another job to make some extra money.
The job he wants to learn more about sounded like a “get rich quick” gig that never really pans out for the majority of people who sign up. So I suggested that he should take some more time to find out what he really would like to go to work to do.
This is significant because this is EXACTLY what I am doing now, so I wanted to let him know that he wasn’t the only one going through a professional transition – Even big brother still hasn’t found his passion…and I front like I have it all together!
Our conversation couldn’t have come at a better time because I was just returning back to work from visiting a business where I thought “I could do this…but better!”
So for the entire ride back to work, all these ideas started popping up in my head. Of course, I had to put the brakes on because I’ve had this feeling before. The problem is I never really do anything with those ideas.
But what if this time is different? What if the combination of talking to BrothER Tech, my recent trip, along with my current “finding my passion” exercise all adds up to some sort of sign, nay…revelation?
I have a strange feeling that this time is different.
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Brother Tech,
You hit a nerve with this article. I have been trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up since 1996…darn! I think I knew what it was 12 years ago, but I was too busy chasing corporate I.T. money. However, it is very hard to run from something that has been put in your heart. I want to teachtrain people how to use computers. I will train anyone, but I especially want minorities to know and embrace technology. Training has resulted in a new friend at work. This one particular employee hated me 6 months ago. This year I started helping her get over her fears about computers and showing her (through planned training) that what I have been saying since I bought my first computer in 1988 is true. You are smarter than the computer. The computer is just a tool. It requires practice just like anything else if you want to get better and better at it.
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Very inspiring. Thanks for the comment.
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Brotha Tech,
I too am in your boat, searching for my passion in life and needing to take the next steps to get there. I think you are well on your way in the fact that you have publicly acknowledged the direction that you want to go in. You now just have to mash the gas and go! We should hook up some times since you are now in the ATL. Maybe we can brainstorm together. Hit me up and let’s see.
If I move forward with my ideas/dreams, it would make my wife and me a happier family. Thanks for sharing!
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What do you have planned for tomorrow night?
http://www.meetup.com/WhoYouKnowNetworking/events/48721802/?a=socialmedia @CottonSean:twitter-
Bro,
This sounds interesting. I am going to try and make it!
thanks,
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