I was never really a picky eater. Growing up as the only boy in a family of 7, I had to “be the man” and eat what my sisters wouldn’t including PA Dutch classics such as hog-maw, cow tongue, and beef heart (playfully dubbed — “bee farts”).
This blog is not about my love for pig stomach (a family favorite!), or about food in general. It’s about an attitude that I have taken to heart. The attitude of those who push forward, and those who succeed.
Life is all about choices.
As a teenager I realized that the choice to eat whatever was put down in front of me could spill into other aspects of my life. That spurred me to set one goal — to never have a “real” job. I realized that my life was all about the choices that I made, and if I wanted something, I needed to go out and get it.
I got my start in the working world at a beach volleyball court in the summers, and winters as a snowboard instructor. This coming winter will be my 10th year as a snowboard instructor and I absolutely love it. I don’t do it for the money, and well, it’s a blast!. Being a snowboard instructor is not a “real” job.
- FIGURE 1 My most recent project.
When the time came to step out into the real world, I decided to get things cracking. I’ve been involved in starting up and maintaining a number of companies since then (FIGURE 1) and have finally settled into somewhat of a steady routine as an independent user experience designer & consultant.
So what is this site all about?
It’s about my goals
Although life as an independent contractor is great, I’m still trading my time for dollars.
My short term goal is to generate $3,000 per month in residual income by September of 2008. This will allow me to give my time back (at least some) to those who deserve it most; my Father in heaven, and my family.
Wish me luck.
Filed under Goals, Life
