From debugging at a card table to leading from the director’s seat, 10 years in tech taught me that growth is messy, learning never stops, and cargo shorts are business casual if you commit hard enough.
From custodian to college grad, his story is one of grit, grind, and getting up every time life knocked him down. Perseverance isn’t about having it easy. It’s about pushing forward anyway. This one hit me hard.
If you don’t know the problem, you’re just guessing at solutions. Before jumping into code, ask: What are we solving? Why is it a problem? Because no one wants to waste hours fixing the wrong thing perfectly.
The best devs don’t always have the answers, they have the attitude. “I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out” will take you further than faking confidence ever will. This post is a reminder that mindset matters more than mastery.
From slinging milk crates to writing code, from fold-up tables to a director’s chair, this is my journey through pain, doubt, and late-night Zelda sessions. Not because it’s special. Because someone out there needs to hear what’s possible.
