I was talking to Leah about a project I worked on ten years ago, and the question came up of what advice would I give that version of myself — from 2009 Dave to 1999 Dave. Here are the three thoughts that popped in to my head:
- Don’t worry, AOL is not going to remain/become the browser/platform of choice.
- Trust your instincts on digital engagement strategy; the business jerks will catch up to it.
- Ask for forgiveness more often and permission less.
Stay classy, 1999 Dave.
That last one needs to be advice to the future self too! (Especially mine!!!)
I like this post…might have to do one of my own.
I’m gonna need to write this out to myself.. “Hey there recent graduate with a degree in Chemistry, go ahead and pitch the heavy text books, you’ll never look back.”
And you were quoting Ron Burgendy before the movie came out too!