Motivation Monday | Hello Tech Pros

This construction worker, $38k in debt, decided to spend an extra $300 to ensure he got to a video game conference. The experience changed his life. Dave Voyles is a construction worker turned Technical Evangelist at Microsoft and it based out of Philadelphia, PA. His role has him working with students and startups across the country to help get their projects off the ground. His work frequently has him working with game consoles, web development, and high performance mobile applications. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/dave-voyles-motivation/ Key Takeaways Sometimes you have to take a job, ANY job, to pay the bills If you are getting deeper in debt, evaluate the situation and look for alternatives Facebook (AKA: "Fakebook") shows the highlight reel of friends and family, only their best moments You have to invest in yourself, even if you are already in debt A missed opportunity is gone forever, but if you take it, it may change your life Keep an optimistic mindset on everything you do When getting in