As probably some of you out there can relate to, I can go through up and down cycles – periods where you’re really fired up on a project or goal, then the inevitable periods of backsliding.  I’ve been going through a couple of those the past several months, but was revitalized (again) by Jared Richardson.  Jared’s “Career 2.0″ presentation this evening at the local Java group was inspiring, perhaps even slightly more so becaue Jared confessed to some sickness.  Even *sick* he’s a great presenter(!)  There’s no real magic or groundbreaking material in Jared’s talk, it’s mostly common sense, but presented in a manner which is both motivational and inspiring at the same time.  In fact, I was so inspired that I put myself forward to present my GrailsKit project at the August TriJUG meeting.  Now, sanity may prevail and I may opt to present in November instead of August due to the early stages of the project, but it got me moving nonetheless.  Jared also motivated me last year to keep on at my book (which is done and now sitting at the publisher supposedly out next month – we’ll see!).  Thanks Jared for your presentation this evening!  Anyone who has a chance to see Jared talk owes it to themselves to check him out!

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