The Similarities Between Navigating the Outdoors and Navigating a Technology Career
I have spent a good part of my career navigating in technology, particularly around IT infrastructure, and outside of work I have always enjoyed being outdoors. Hiking and exploring give me a chance to get away from screens, meetings, and the constant stream of problems that come with working in technology. At first, those two […]
What Hiking and Exploring Have Taught Me About Taking the Long View
I have always enjoyed being outdoors. There is something about hiking, exploring a new place, or simply spending time away from the usual routine that helps me clear my head. I do not necessarily go outside looking for some great lesson about life or work. Most of the time, I just want to enjoy the […]
Looking Back on My Career: The Lessons I’m Most Grateful I Learned Along the Way
When I look back at my career, I do not think about it as a straight line. There were plans, certainly, but there were also unexpected turns, difficult decisions, opportunities that came at the right time, and situations where I honestly was not sure what the right answer was. Working in technology has a way […]