I’ve seen firsthand that adaptability is essential for success. In tech, where yesterday’s solutions quickly become obsolete, the ability to change your mind isn’t just valuable—it’s critical. Early in my career, I believed I knew exactly what was needed to succeed. But as I navigated the evolving tech landscape, I learned that assumptions are often challenged by shifting markets, changing customer needs, and rapid technological advancements. To thrive, I had to stay truly open to change. In the beginning, I had a clear vision, a plan, and a deep-seated belief in my approach. But as I discovered tech’s complexities,

Tech is a scary place for a lot of folks. We over-use acronyms and take a perverse joy in confusing the shit out of anyone listening. This is not an accident, this is by design. Not perhaps *purposeful* design, but design nonetheless. If we are not confusing, we are not valuable. Or so the story goes. But here’s the thing… given the speed the tech world moves in today, often times our expertise could be upended by a well-crafted Google search (well, Perplexity search anyway, but I digress). On of the most useful skills we hone in tech is