You're not too old to learn something new.
You're not too young to learn something new.
- A short thread
You're not too young to learn something new.
- A short thread
I retired as the regional (Africa) CEO of a multi-national french firm in 2017 and spent 2017 - 2019 being there for my family.
I was 40 but had spent the previous 7 years working across the world while missing birthdays, recitals, and a lot of things that were really important.
I was 40 but had spent the previous 7 years working across the world while missing birthdays, recitals, and a lot of things that were really important.
In 2019, I started learning to code.
I was 42 and knew that I would never apply for a job as a software developer.
So why learn a new skill?
IMHO, you must continue to learn otherwise you will be left behind.
I was 42 and knew that I would never apply for a job as a software developer.
So why learn a new skill?
IMHO, you must continue to learn otherwise you will be left behind.
My corporate career had spanned across finance, marketing, and consulting with little to no tech component.
I knew I would need to build a fintech business so learning to code at 42 was about understanding the tech ecosystem so that it would power our FinTech effort.
I knew I would need to build a fintech business so learning to code at 42 was about understanding the tech ecosystem so that it would power our FinTech effort.
Today, I know a couple of programming languages, our developers can discuss technical issues with me without worrying that I wouldn't get it, and my tech knowledge has helped us build a business that is growing steadily despite COVID and the "artist formerly known as SARS".
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from my tech education is the confidence to say "no" to tech for tech's sake.
My mantra is, "Overwood is a finance firm that uses technology to reach people. It's not a tech firm that does finance on the side."
That distinction is VERY important.
My mantra is, "Overwood is a finance firm that uses technology to reach people. It's not a tech firm that does finance on the side."
That distinction is VERY important.
Sometimes you have to learn new things to pivot to another industry.
Sometimes you have to learn new things to maximize your current position.
Sometimes you have to learn new things to become the person you have always wanted to be.
Just take the time to learn.
Sometimes you have to learn new things to maximize your current position.
Sometimes you have to learn new things to become the person you have always wanted to be.
Just take the time to learn.
Key takeaway:
1. You're not too old to learn.
2. You're not too old to learn.
3. You're not too old to learn.
4. You're not too old to learn.
5. You're not too old to learn.
6. You're not too old to learn.
7. You're not too old to learn.
1. You're not too old to learn.
2. You're not too old to learn.
3. You're not too old to learn.
4. You're not too old to learn.
5. You're not too old to learn.
6. You're not too old to learn.
7. You're not too old to learn.
Just FYI, Overwood is at
Website: overwood.ng
Twitter: @Overwoodng
You can find out more detail about the firm at "6 things about us" on our website (overwood.ng/#things_to_know).
Website: overwood.ng
Twitter: @Overwoodng
You can find out more detail about the firm at "6 things about us" on our website (overwood.ng/#things_to_know).
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