Older: 2015-06-09b What do I want to build for my future self -- index card #future-self #tech-and-home.png
Newer: 2015-06-09d Reflecting on positive noes -- index card #assertiveness.png
2015-06-09c Reflecting on the paths not taken -- index card #experiment.png
2015-06-09c Reflecting on the paths not taken -- index card #experiment.png

Reflecting on the paths not taken

In an alternate universe, I might have continued at IBM, or shifted to a smaller company. I would likely have continued with web development, maybe deeper into Node/angular or Rails, or maybe a bit of design. It would have been challenging to do. the personal projects I've been working on, but I would probably have fit. them in somehow. experiment Closer to social network Deeper skills Higher net worth More self-knowledge Still a pretty good life More impact, oddly 2015-06-09 Mmm. Actually, life turned out wonderfully. I'm glad I tried a different path. It's quieter here, but I find it interesting Next Can I sustain it for a long time? How can I share what I'm learning? How can I make it even better?

Older: 2015-06-09b What do I want to build for my future self -- index card #future-self #tech-and-home.png
Newer: 2015-06-09d Reflecting on positive noes -- index card #assertiveness.png

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