I had a conversation today with a man that wants to learn how to code the scripting he already knows how to do. At least, I think that’s what he was saying.
He was saying that when he entered middle school, he was very anti-Macintosh computer, so he always insisted on doing all his work with pen-and-paper. I laughed at him, and he took it good-naturedly, understanding that he was from a generation of computer privilege compared to mine, and that the right to refuse classroom laptops was a luxury I never had to confront.
Once PC laptops became available, he changed his tune. From that point on, he lived, breathed, and developed his interest in all things computers. He learned scripting, and now, many years later, he wants to learn coding. He recognizes the opportunities for his life beyond what he’s known thus far, and sees dollar signs in the future if he earns some credentials in the cyber world.
His knowledge of the technical surpasses mine, and I got lost several times as the conversation wore on. The title of this little piece seemed fitting, therefore, especially since I’m never far from a pun.
Where do your childhood interests take you in life? What pursuits have you put on hold for a time and then returned to when your circumstances changed and made their pursuit more palatable or profitable? Are there unfulfilled dreams in your life that could realistically be awakened to fruition? What steps could you take to make it a reality?
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