Hi John,

I first want to acknowledge and thank you for your thoughtful comments. I so appreciate that you take the time to comment on my Lead Change Group blog posts.

I have been incredibly fortunate to have amazing opportunities put in front of me throughout my life. I was sharing with friends this morning how in the early 70's I was lucky enough to go to a high school with a data processing teacher and class. It was there where I got to write my first computer program at a time when kids in Grade 11 never had that opportunity.

Then at both the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia, I was exposed to the Michigan Terminal System (MTS). This operating system was at least a decade ahead of its time, although there was no way at the time that I could know that. My "norm" was so far in front of what was happening that being in front was and still is my normal.

I have also been blessed with an adventurous spirit, which has taken the initiative to step into these experiences. While few 22-year olds get the opportunity to speak at an International User Group meeting, even fewer would take up the challenge and actually do it. I'm not certain what the larger life lesson for others is. I just know that I continue to explore and challenge myself to both find and step into big new opportunities.

May you have both the chance and spirit to do the same.

Cheers,

David