dthable's Journal: Suddenly Everything Has Changed

Flaming Lips. Good song. Good band.

I'm not entering with a grand procession nor am I trying to gain attention. This is an explanation of my journey of sole seeking in the world and looking for something I never had before - a definition of who I am, for the curious.

Thomas Freidman says that the only way to survive in the new economy is for countries to stop living in memories and start living in dreams. Don't think about how great you were; start pushing for the next big thing. It not only applies to countries in the new economy of the 21st century, but to life.

Starting on September 5th, I'll be returning to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee full time to finish off the undergraduate portion of my education. In one year, I can stand on stage and know that I finally have those degrees in computer science and business. I'll finally have reached a dream I've only had for the past 9 years.

Of course, this means that I had to quit my job. I gave notice two weeks ago and they're going to keep me on so I can document and because my boss wants to help me out on this endeavor. While I was giving my notice, my boss and I got into a discussion about my career. After some discussion, we both knew that my job as a programmer didn't make me happy. It's entrepreneurship that makes me happy. It's writing the documentation. It's training people and providing secondary sales support. I now have my new direction in life.

I've also started to embark on setting up a company. I'd tell you the details but I don't have that many NDAs. I'd like to use this journal to share that adventure. Right now, I've got the graphic designer working hard on the logos, business cards, etc. I've been spending so much free time on this project and I'm so excited about it.

I won't say running off into this unknown isn't scary. It's damn scary but I'm not going to live only in my memories. I'm going to start living in my dreams. I don't think I could have done this without learning to accepting my disease, learning to live with my disease and learning to love my disease*.

- Dan

* I don't want some people to know so I'm leaving it a little cryptic. Maybe you'll remember from earlier. If it's really killing you, email me.

Pursuing your dream...

[johndiii]

Best of luck with it.

My brother was active in the Young Entrepreneurs Organization for a while (he may be too old for it now). He lives near Mequon, and his business is in Saukville. If you need tips or networking, he might be able to help. Drop me an e-mail if you're interested.

Re:Pursuing your dream...

[dthable]

There's also another group SCORE that's active in the area. Funny enough, my banker gave me that tidbit. I think they just want me to have more money, or something like that.

Yoshimi Wins! is a good CD also.

[TechnoLust]

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is cool. And did I miss the joke of "sole searching" or was that a mistyping?

Re:Yoshimi Wins! is a good CD also.

[dthable]

I guess I shouldn't type while I'm thinking about running. :)

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Re:Tried to e-mail

[dthable]

I'll drop you an email later today.

Welcome back!

[jawtheshark]

Oh, and good luck :-D

Re:Welcome back!

[dthable]

Thanks. With the big senior course in compilers, I'll need all the luck I can get.

Re:Welcome back!

[jawtheshark]

Compilers aren't all that hard.... I know, I've been there :-D

Best of luck to you

[baby_head_rush]

Remember us when your company sets its IPO.