Because you mentioned that you were inspired by "The Count Of Monte Cristo", and wanted to emulate Edmond Dantes, it caused me to re-read that classic book. The question that comes to my mind, is this: once you have gained many skills, and much expertise, then what? At the end of the novel, Edmond was faced with deciding what to do with the rest of his life. Would you be finding yourself in a similar dilemma, or do you have any long-range plans laid out? Just something I have been wondering about. But you're doing great, so keep up the good work.
That’s a good question. One that I don’t think I can answer now because I don’t know what the next two years will look like. But, in pursuing different skills, I have had many completely unexpected opportunities show up out of the blue. Most likely that’ll happen a few more times within the next two years.
Now, that’s not to say that I’m relying on those rare opportunities, but the fact that they even happened is proof enough (in my opinion) that I don’t need to worry so much about the long term outcome of things as long as I stay on this path and keep making solid progress.
But, I expect that an entrepreneurial pursuit will be on the agenda after the next two years. Along with that, I think that the skills I gain throughout the total 4 years will give me much more flexibility to do what I’d like to do + to do interesting things + have productive things to do.
The answer isn’t exactly clear, but I think it’ll come in due time.
"The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" has one of the most fantastic audio books, complete w/ heavy accents. The best audio book I've heard is the reading of "The Pilgrim's Regress" by C.S. Lewis. The best part for me, knowing something of dialects, was how easy it was for me to picture the man for each voice.
Happy for you to have picked up a small dirtbike! Having found all the shortcuts on my BMX during high traffic hours made navigating Mesa way faster by alley on dirtbike when playing the "avoidance game."
°Cherishº "Fondly remembered, best left unsaid, not unspoken."
Blow more kisses to replace single finger salutes.
{They gave up lipstick for muzzles ;^}> (Will they give up lipstick for ammo? 8^)
Because you mentioned that you were inspired by "The Count Of Monte Cristo", and wanted to emulate Edmond Dantes, it caused me to re-read that classic book. The question that comes to my mind, is this: once you have gained many skills, and much expertise, then what? At the end of the novel, Edmond was faced with deciding what to do with the rest of his life. Would you be finding yourself in a similar dilemma, or do you have any long-range plans laid out? Just something I have been wondering about. But you're doing great, so keep up the good work.
That’s a good question. One that I don’t think I can answer now because I don’t know what the next two years will look like. But, in pursuing different skills, I have had many completely unexpected opportunities show up out of the blue. Most likely that’ll happen a few more times within the next two years.
Now, that’s not to say that I’m relying on those rare opportunities, but the fact that they even happened is proof enough (in my opinion) that I don’t need to worry so much about the long term outcome of things as long as I stay on this path and keep making solid progress.
But, I expect that an entrepreneurial pursuit will be on the agenda after the next two years. Along with that, I think that the skills I gain throughout the total 4 years will give me much more flexibility to do what I’d like to do + to do interesting things + have productive things to do.
The answer isn’t exactly clear, but I think it’ll come in due time.
Glad you read The Count of Monte Cristo!
"The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" has one of the most fantastic audio books, complete w/ heavy accents. The best audio book I've heard is the reading of "The Pilgrim's Regress" by C.S. Lewis. The best part for me, knowing something of dialects, was how easy it was for me to picture the man for each voice.
Happy for you to have picked up a small dirtbike! Having found all the shortcuts on my BMX during high traffic hours made navigating Mesa way faster by alley on dirtbike when playing the "avoidance game."
°Cherishº "Fondly remembered, best left unsaid, not unspoken."
Blow more kisses to replace single finger salutes.
{They gave up lipstick for muzzles ;^}> (Will they give up lipstick for ammo? 8^)
Be well, May God nod to ward thee & thine!