I’m one of those baby boomers who was thrust into the whole internet/computer age kicking and screaming. I’ve since adjusted. I’m hardly an expert but I have learned (and am learning) a thing or two. I feel like the anti-geek poster child, “If I can do it, anybody can.” Although I find working with technology extremely frustrating at times, it’s very rewarding. Even though I get humbled on a regular basis, I also feel a great sense of accomplishment when I get something right.
In learning to cope with the internet/computer- age, I’ve followed the advice of my dad who would say, “If all else fails, lower your expectations.” When I’m having a particularly difficult time trying to understand some new aspect of technology, I sometimes have to lower my expectations, realizing that this is a process not a destination. While learning to build web pages, blogs, and social networking sites, (even word processing) etc., I try to measure my success in terms of how far I’ve come instead of the distance I have yet to travel to get to where I want to be. When I think about it, I’m quite proud of how far I’ve come. Two months ago, I didn’t even know what a blog was. Since then I’ve created this blog and I’ve built a website I’m very proud of (www.onlinemarketingniche.com).
If you can relate to anything I’ve said, hang in there. If you have progressed beyond where I am, you have my upmost admiration. Regardless, I hope you have another day in paradise.
