Since I have been reading this book called Starting A Business: A Quickstart Guide, I have been feeling some excitement. I am also looking at life a little bit differently. Since the material is somewhat weighty for someone new to business, it has been slow going. But I learned the difference between an idea and an opportunity. An idea is just that; a notion or thought but has no value. An opportunity is actionable and has value. I’m learning to look for opportunities.

I’m even practicing active listening and engaging with people. I’m trying to see what works and what doesn’t. I’m trying to gauge how I am being received. This isn’t always easy because people will, more often than not, not reveal their true feelings. This is a challenge for an autistic person. The best piece of advice I ever received was to be an active listener. Given my disability, this did not soak in until later in life but it’s only too late when you’re below ground.

So during the slow parts today at work, I will be reading more of my book. Hopefully I will continue to learn. Sometimes I feel like a deer in the headlights and I do not even know what I don’t know. This simply means I need to read more so that questions get formulated in my brain.

Nevertheless, I am excited to embark seriously on this journey with a mentor and guidance. I’m not looking to build an 8 figure IT educational empire. I’m just looking to have a reasonable income and be able to give others the same.