Hey there! I’m a proud dad, husband, tech educator, and former Marine Officer who grew up on Star Wars, Saturday morning cartoons, and the sound of dial-up modems. Now, I teach the next generation of curious minds how to code, tinker, and thrive in today’s fast-moving tech world.
A head full of ideas. Then Monday happened.
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Hello Reader, I came home from an absolutely amazing and inspiring Momentum Workshop with a head full of ideas for GetMeCoding and entrepreneurial efforts I am involved with my students and University. Then work and life checked in. Apparently, my calendar hadn’t attended the workshop. This past weekend, my wife and I traveled to Washington, D.C., to cheer on our son and his fellow Marine in the Marine Corps Marathon. Watching their determination, and the crowds supporting so many runners, was something I won’t soon forget. Between travel and teaching, Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks has been quiet for two weeks. But I’ve certainly been collecting things to talk about, and I’m working on a new episode for this week. Meanwhile, here’s a thought I’m carrying into the week: we don’t always need more ideas. Sometimes we need to give one idea a little room. Technology makes collecting possibilities easy. Another AI suggestion, another app, another saved tutorial. The next useful step might be spending fifteen minutes actually trying something. MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU That’s my challenge this week. What’s one thing you’ve been excited to try but keep putting off? Hit reply and tell me. I’d love to hear.
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Mr. Fred
Hey there! I’m a proud dad, husband, tech educator, and former Marine Officer who grew up on Star Wars, Saturday morning cartoons, and the sound of dial-up modems. Now, I teach the next generation of curious minds how to code, tinker, and thrive in today’s fast-moving tech world.
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