Goodbye, Hello
Written by Verne on August 23rd, 2007Today, life begins. Again.
It’s been a great four years but I’m happy to close off this chapter of my life. Through the journey, I’ve come to discover my life’s passions and have been fortunate enough to meet a lot of great people that have helped me realize them. I’ve joked a lot about this $40k piece of paper I’ve now quasi-deservingly earned, but in reality, it represents some of the greatest assets I am proud to say I own today.
My home away from home for the past 4 years.
As of 10:23 am, I’m a deskless, 9-5-less, ambitioned-filled, full-time professional entrepreneur (if there is such a thing). I’m a free man!
To give more purpose to this post beyond letting out a rare and sappy rant, I thought I would jot down a list of to-do’s to jump start the celebration.
- Progress on Project: Home Office (next step: the shopping list)
- Ambitiously adopt the Inbox Zero strategy
- Read my FSw-sponsored copy of The 4-Hour Workweek
- Pimp my (new) ride (or just buy an air freshener)
- Escher-size some LEGO
- Catch up on Jake and Amir, my new guilty pleasure
- Add to my ROE
Lots to do in the weeks ahead. The agency has its fair share of work too, including a redesign and a few projects to launch. All in all, I’m embracing the adventure ahead with a big smile.
With that, I’ll leave you with a kick-ass presentation by Guy Kawasaki who preaches on the Art of Innovation. Out with inventions, and in with innovations. Get in the know and maybe we can all wear snazzy shirts like Guy someday.
Enjoy!
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David Airey
August 24th, 2007 at 3:47 amHere’s to the future, Verne.
I know how it feels to be done with a course after four years, and looks like you’ve got loads to be keeping you busy.
I’m listening to the ‘inbox zero’ talk just now. Thanks for the link, and thanks for the Escher mention.
Looking forward to seeing some photos of your swanky new home office!
Satish
August 24th, 2007 at 8:55 amCongrats Verne! I wish I could say I know how you feel as well, but (un)fortunately I have another year to get to that point.
Inbox Zero = Best strategy ever for managing your inbox, something I’ve done for years now.
Guy = Good presentation, but disobeys some of his own rules along the way.
Jake & Amir = Rock. Damn those Connected Ventures folk and their awesomeness all around in videos.
There’s no looking back now…
Verne
August 24th, 2007 at 10:52 amThanks for the encouraging words David and Satish. It’s going to be one hell of a ride!
I’m at 1448 in my inbox this morning since March, hoping to make that a big 0 by end of the weekend. That would be so ace. ;)
Matthew Ing
August 24th, 2007 at 5:51 pmCongrats man! I expect big things from you. Remember… it is time to turn on baller… haha. Cheers!
shane
August 24th, 2007 at 11:26 pmThis is awesome news!!!!
Verne, things are going to feel crazy for a while. Your going to feel excited, scared, exhilarated, frustration, silly, exhausted, happy, sad, content, stupefied, a lit more scared and a little more happy. Then you’ll go to bed and start the next day.
Welcome to the crew.
-S
Verne
August 26th, 2007 at 8:17 pmThanks for the warm welcome, Shane! I’ve been actually doing this for about 2 years now but you can never really quite get used to the rollercoaster that is freelancing. I think that’s what keeps me on the ride! I’ve never felt better to be a part of the ‘crew’.
Matt – I know I can always count on you to lead the way to ballerville. Save me a seat, I’ll catch up someday. ;)
John
August 26th, 2007 at 9:50 pmCongrats! I can’t wait when it’s my turn to finish school. That’s a really nice pic, did you take it?
Verne
August 27th, 2007 at 7:28 pmNope – it was taken by Ken Jones, as noted when you mouseover the picture. :)