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Timmy's personal sweet-spot of hacking is found where multiple passions of mine collide. He is going to cover his happy place of hacking and will include all aspects of the Ruby on Ales Lifestyle: Ruby, Beer, and the pursuit of Snow through them both. He will discuss finding a niche where your passions combine, discovering a need for a business/service, and going for it. All the while finding a way to give back to OSS and your community. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/FGgf/
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In a motivational talk titled 'Dreaming of Freshies,' Timmy Crawford explores the intersection of his passions: Ruby programming, experiencing fresh snow ('freshies'), and enjoying beer. He emphasizes the importance of finding a niche where passions align and discusses the transformative journey in his career, reflecting on how he learned to integrate his love for outdoor activities with technology. Key points covered include: - **Ruby on Ales Lifestyle**: Timmy introduces the concept of the Ruby on Ales lifestyle that embodies enjoyment of Ruby programming, beer, and the outdoors, particularly skiing fresh snow. - **Personal Journey**: He recounts his transition from a corporate job at Microsoft to a more passion-driven role at Mount Bachelor, leading to a realization of needing to reconnect with his passions. - **Entry into Ruby**: Timmy’s introduction to Ruby programming came through his work at G5, where he experienced a significant shift in how he approached coding, making it more enjoyable and fulfilling. - **Community Involvement**: He highlights the importance of contributing to the open-source software community and gives back through innovative applications like a snow alert service using Twilio and a weather data gem called Cooler Movers. - **Balancing Work and Passion**: Timmy now works part-time while maximizing his creative energy in coding, leading to personal and professional fulfillment, as seen in his work that generated a 70% sales increase at Longboard Store. - **Finding Joy**: He concludes by advocating for chasing passions in life and work, asserting that creativity and community enhancement are vital—echoing the notion that programming should be both fun and shared. The primary takeaway is the encouragement to pursue personal interests and integrate them into one’s career, to stay engaged and find joy in both work and life. The talk reflects the essence of blending technology with personal interests to foster creativity, learning, and community engagement, culminating in the pursuit of freshies both literally and metaphorically.
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