INTRODUCING MYSELF – ONLINE FREELANCER AND TECH ENTHUSIAST

Hi Steemians, I’ve been on Steemit for over two weeks and just decided to introduce myself to the community. I’m not much of a writer, so forgive me if this post isn’t like the awesome write-ups you are used to on Steemit. Well, my name is Obi Louis and I’m 22 years old, and I live in Nigeria.
I haven’t even passed my second paragraph and I’ve run out words. Look at my face while I think of more words.

Okay, something just came in. I studied law in the university and now I work as a Video Animator and Web Developer. Confusing, right? Don’t look at me like that, it just happened. :wink: The thing is, I’ve always loved tech and Entrepreneurship (Came out from the womb making money). Even as a Law student I felt something was missing. Long story short, I started learning programming in my second year at the University, made a few bucks, fell out of love with the law and when I came out I just immersed myself in the world of technology and business. I’ve been moving forward and never looked back since then.

THE INNER ME
Each time I think of my life, a quote from Peter Drucker comes to mind:

I used to ask myself: what does the future hold? I soon stopped asking and instead try to create it. I’m not that talented to create something revolutionary (I might just surprise myself), so I look for smarter guys and learn, partner or invest in what they do. I know Blockchain tech, IOT, virtual reality, etc are the future and I focus on these things.
Let me steal a line from the movie Halt and Catch Fire: I know that something’s coming, something big, like a train, and all I want is to jump on board. But it’s getting faster and faster and I’m terrified I’m going to miss it … I don’t want to get left behind.” It reflects my thoughts; I don’t want to miss the train to the future. I wish I had the power of astral projection – I wonder what it will feel like watching myself.

THE OUTER ME
I’m good in a lot of things and suck in others. I want to Vlog, but don’t like my voice. It will be so much easier to just make a video right now than type these words. I can easily learn anything pertaining to programming, the internet or videography. I know I suck at dancing, but that doesn’t stop me from dancing and singing out loud when I’m in the bathroom or dance floor. I’m a foodie; I even see myself eating new foods in my dream; I wonder what Lasagna taste like. Yummy I guess. I balance my love for food with regular workouts at the gym. This is me trying to be like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime:

[I'm the slim guy on the left]

I like travelling a lot. Been to most part of my country and I hope it will be the same for other parts of my continent and the rest of the world.

WHAT I’M DOING ON STEEMIT


I was glad to have a dummy like me explain things so well. I read other articles on how the community worked and its incredible benefits. And so I jumped on this train. Steemit like many things in my life is something I stumbled upon. It was like I was destined to be here. Google made sure of that. Steemit kept appearing in my top searches in the last few months. Until someone asked me if I was on Steemit and I was like, “I’ve seen that name somewhere”. I researched about it and I shouted “Eureka!” the moment I hit the last full stop of the article by @mindover. https://steemit.com/steemit/@mindover/steemit-for-dummies-like-me-everything-you-need-know-to-get-started

I will share my little knowledge and also learn from you guys. I know there are great people on Steemit and I hope to be friends with them. I’ve truly and finally run out of words. Goodbye and watch out for more posts.