to code or not to code to continuously learn is not a question?

Eric Scott
Feb 25, 2017 · 4 min read

I am on a journey to master coding. I am telling myself and others that if they would commit themselves to do so they will place themselves in a position to earn a comfortable living. The trend of technology growth is not a fad any more than the rumors of rap music not having the ability to last 30 plus years ago. The art form of rap as technology continues to transform and redefine itself on the core principles of its existence. Rap music as an art form came about as a result of raw energy and emotions needing a platform to express. Technology comes from dealing with everyday obstacles and the desire to overcome the challenges we face from the basic levels. Both come from the basic need and desire to express and to overcome. That is what I use as my base to continue… the need to express and overcome.

I have been on this journey for about a year or so now and with each passing day I feel more energized by the opportunity I see. Not that I have some magic vision to discern what will be…I am creating options. Having choices that will allow one to make life changing decisions for self and others is to me a powerful position. Not talking about star power although that is one angle but to be a person of value in what I am able to contribute is what a i strive to be. I may be a little delusional but I think that may be a part of the winning formula. I first must believe it to start the journey of accomplishments. I read on a poster that “the expert in anything was once a beginner”. In religion there is talk of being born again. Well I feel reborn in my new found ability to shape my destiny.

So excuse me if I don t call or write its not out of being mean jealously or spite. I just have some things I m trying to do. People say to me E why you always looking so mean serious or man.. I just say I m not… while I m thinking to myself I m just trying to stay focused and and perfect my grind. And I always feel as though I may not have enough time. That may just be the crazy in me and with most I cannot share certain thoughts because you will not see and that I know is no fault on me or you. I just need to stay focused on what I have to do and being caught up in things that will not help along the way is the fastest way for me to be led astray and waste away more than I m willing to pay so I will just stay focused on what I m trying to do and that is to be something more than I started with quite simply…

My vision is to learn something that can allow me to be a potential impact on the life of others. I may not make it but that does not matter what does matter is that I can provoke someone to action The type of action that will move the African American male and female out of the dismal funk by knowing that yup their are options and if I just apply myself like I am in my current fucked up situation then I will have a better chance to build and grow. Like the picture of the hands together in block chain type fashion this is the mentality and technology will be the connection to allow for us to move and be relevant in the future. Whats going on now is the product of things already put in place so now we must make move to counter these objectives. Lets take into consideration options that will allow for business and commerce to take place no matter if you are a billionaire or a hundred-ire. Lets implement social services that will transform our local communities and the community of those across the globe in just as much need as we are for a solution.

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Eric Scott

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Searching for ways to turn seemingly complex situations into practical solutions, that will enhance and enrich everyday life.

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