This is gonna be an atypical post. I think I am still processing this, and not 100% sure what to do with it. And it’s not gonna be a shocker to a lot of you, but it came into sharp focus for me… in Las Vegas of all places.
I really enjoy going to conferences and teaching sessions and having nerdy conversations with folks there. I always pick up new tips and clever workflows that I am really excited to take back and kick around.
I’ve been going to Autodesk University consistently for the last few years now, and have taught at most of them. The first few years was all about learning how to speak in public, craft a message, and wear a jacket because I would get all nervous sweaty. I still have a lot to learn on all those items, but I am at the point where I feel way more comfortable just looking out in the audience and having fun.
I don’t think the audience make-up was any different this year, but when I looked out at the crowd something clicked and I can’t seem to shake it: wow do…