Midlife crisis for hackers

Believe it or not, I’m 45 years old. It’s May, and my next birthday is coming closer. I’m almost satisfied with my life and the recent talks to some friends that suffer from their age and place in life confirmed to me that there is no need to suffer from midlife crisis. However, looking ahead, things are not that clear.

From now and under the current condition I get retiered in 23 years. Probably I like to work a few years more, I don’t know. Whether we talk about 23 or 25 years, it’s nearly a quarter century. Is it the right time to dream or is it the right time to start living a dream? I’m pretty sure, that it’s enough time to climb any hill, hit any target, and get whatever I want. It’s time to go ahead and start another period.

I’m smart enough to not take to much risk for the next step. This might delay the next adventure but it will not stop me. It’s just about to keep my dream running. Not sure what I’m talking about? I’ll post some news as soon as I have something more real.

Today I read an article about a venture capital firm in California that invites hackers to a contest. If they succeed, the get a direct contact to some other VC or business angles. They pay $11.000 for a six week marathon where they have to create at least a prototype of their upcoming business. Sometime I wish to be 25 again, with no liabilities, and with the same number of ideas and dreams. I would join for sure. However, with all the relations, engagements, and contracts that prevent me from doing just what I want it’s quite different. The way I have to go will not be that straight, obvisously. It never has been, by the way.

 But I’m sure I’ll find the right way.

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