I’m a gen X Christian in my fifties that suddenly realized there is an end to life in the flesh. This then led me to understanding that my current tech job is likely going to be my last. The competition is simply younger, cheaper, and more flexible (literally).
So what does that even mean?
It means that I can begin to transition away from the competitive grind of career into a more humble posture of being useful or be thrust into it without warning when the company decides to “right-size” as they like to call it these days. The choice is mine for now.
There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and have his soul see good in his labor. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God. For who can eat and who can have enjoyment outside of Him? — Ecclesiastes 2:24-25
My normal routine has been to wake by 4:45am and work on personal tech projects until starting my job at 8am, but I think it’s time to replace the early morning tech projects with figuring out how to tell a story while learning to craft an ongoing narrative.
I’ve spent years daydreaming of writing in my old age—It’s a strange feeling to see the day arrive.
But where to start?
I like the rule of 1000. That is a thousand micro-stories with a corresponding image to break the ice and learn the basics. Then I might move into longer content.
Here are my tools:
I’ll come back for an update after the thousand reps are in.