It's always kind of been expected of me to go to college and get a degree in something that will almost guarantee me a job, whether or not it's something I can truly see myself doing doesn't always seem important. Kevin, someone who has built his own business, makes his own rules, and decides what jobs he wants to take when they're offered to him, loves what he does. Yes, he has a degree, a very useful degree, but he said himself that the work he does now doesn't really have anything to do with what he went to college for. Kevin has the ability to jump around from project to project, constantly finding new things that he likes and is good at. I find this to be really cool and I kind of admire him for having the courage to just go out there and explore. He turned what he's passionate about into a job he gets to do everyday, and unlike most people, it's not some chore he hates doing.
Kevin also suggested that create as many personal ties to people as possible; the more connections the better. He said something my teachers and mom have said repeatedly; offline connections are just as important as online connections. Kevin's advice doesn't just apply to my project and making it a success, it applies to everyday life, especially applying to colleges. It seems as if the world is becoming more and more competitive and it's becoming harder to keep up. You have to find a way to set yourself apart from everyone else and I could definitely use Kevin's advice to do so.
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