Self-reflection – Mid-June 2023

The game changer.

Discover something new to breathe fresh life into your life. You’re not just an ordinary someone. You’re a phenomenon, a resilient warrior, and a catalyst for change. Somewhere out there, someone is eagerly waiting for you to play a captivating role in their life.

“No, this trick won’t work… How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love? ”
― Albert Einstein

Discover something new to breathe fresh life into your existence. You know, one of the most effective ways to ease your constant worries about the future is by embracing a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Embrace your fears, and channel that energy into something productive – by doing so, you can unleash the full potential you never knew existed.

When I began my current coding role in April, no one, including myself, anticipated the significant role I would play in the team.

If you have been a regular reader of my blog for more than a couple of years, you are aware of the tragic events that unfolded in my life and impacted my family two years ago. Since then, I have devoted a significant amount of time to learning various coding languages, focusing on building mobile apps, and pursuing numerous personal projects. The remote work setup has provided me with ample free time outside of work, allowing me to immerse myself in coding and write an astounding number of lines of code on a daily basis.

To my surprise, not a single one of my colleagues possessed any knowledge regarding the projects I had been engaged in. In fact, they were completely oblivious to my ongoing work!

Then the day arrived – it was mid-April. Since I had mentioned that I was well-equipped in shell scripting, I was assigned a significant number of scripting tasks, some of which my supervisor described as extremely challenging or even nightmarish.

To my surprise, I was even excited by the use of the word “nightmarish.” You see, if you don’t embrace challenges in life, you’re not truly experiencing the joy of living.

The experiences I gained over the past two years have already exceeded the expectations of my supervisor and colleagues – and they were able to witness the results of my coding and experience the intensity of my keystrokes.

With my fluent English skills, I have the advantage of being able to search for information in both English and my native language, Japanese. While my teammates are limited to Japanese resources, I have access to a vast array of English resources, including StackOverflow and many others.

My skillset became a game-changer – I embraced and internalized the triumph. Despite enduring the darkest days of my life two years ago, I not only survived but also emerged stronger than ever.

You know, one of the thrilling moments in life is when you surpass someone’s expectations. When you come into their view, they might perceive you as just another underachiever or an ordinary individual lacking any remarkable abilities.

But you’re not. You’re not just an ordinary somebody. You’re so much more. You’re a phenomenon, a resilient warrior, and a catalyst for change.

And that, my friends, is the exact moment I’ve been living for these past two months. What an incredible journey life is!

And now, I’ve embarked on the journey of learning deep learning with PyTorch. I understand that this endeavor may have its share of failures, but what truly counts is the spirit of embracing challenges and the relentless pursuit of acquiring new knowledge.

The world is your oyster, my friend. If I could accomplish it, so can you. Why not take a leap of faith and give it a try? Don’t hesitate to pursue something you’re interested in. Share your work with the world and let them see who you truly are. I’m certain that some of them will respond positively to your efforts.

Let us begin…

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