nice!

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Cheers Don, looking forward to getting the time to listen to this, enjoyed the last version.

(Given the recent issues, not sure I want download the .pdf slides though.... )

I enjoyed listening to this.  I listened while I was in traffic.  I really enjoy MP3s of this stuff to listen to while driving.  If only all of the study guides were like this.  I liked the stories and the idea of @%$it, just get out there and do it.  But my favorite part of the presentation is that you are not looking at is as a "punching the clock" JOB.  You seem to look at it as a grass roots way of life that you can happen to make money in.  so many folks base these conversations on how to wait for the right job, line youself up for the right position and all of the other variables that you may not have control over.  You seem to emphisise making it happen then letting those pieces fall together.

My grandfather also had a life changing affect on me.  He said "if you cant buy it, you cant afford it" damn he was ahead of his time:) And he said "just do what you love and I am sure you will make money at some point.  Unless you are horrible, then just do something you are OK at but dont suck at."

Thanks, Don. That was brilliant, and very helpful to a newbie like myself

I found the presentation very enlightening. I've heard people talk about some of the career/goals aspects before but the hacker spin made it hit much closer to home. I am definitely making some changes to my career plan. Thanks!

I've only managed to squeeze in about half of the revised one so far, but it really is a very good talk.

Don, you really have an ability to persuade someone with your stories. I was really touched by the one in previous speech about your son.
In this speech, you talked about your grandfather, it was moving as well. Shows your devotion and how much you care about people around you.

I think I was the right audience for your speech. Comparing it to the previous one,  the only thing that was different and really techy was last 25 mins. Which i played over several times...

I was wondering if you could upload the ISO image of the DVD you distributed at the con. or maybe just list the tools, that's good enough.

Great Job , and thanks for the motivation!