Some days seem to just fly by, as I’m running from place to place putting out little fires. Not every day is like that, and I’m glad. I’ve heard of some operations where that’s all IT ever does. But then progress and innovation don’t occur.
Nothing works forever. I dig that. They call it job security. I don’t want things to always work perfectly and never have issues. On the other hand, I’m glad that we don’t only have issues. When I have the time to think, strategize and innovate I still feel alive as a programmer. Some people are addicted to ‘new’ (my wife thinks I’m one of those people). She enjoys teasing me about reorganizing the furniture in at least one room of our house on a frequent basis.
But innovation is more than just an addiction to ‘something new’. Innovation is birthed from a combination of need, stopping to take some time and using that little genius that deep down inside us all. It just feels good to think up something … ‘new’. Something that we think is really gonna make a difference. It’s the difference between trying to make new tricks for the dog, or just trying to make a new dog.
Innovation is what keeps me alive as a programmer. It’s the difference between Boo-ya! and “Hi my name is Michael, I can take your order whenever your ready”.
I think we all innovate. My purpose in writing this blog was not to say that I rock and am too smart for my pants. It was a simple self expression. Some people love feedback, others love completion. Mostly I guess I was expressing an appreciation for the time and structure to continue innovation.
Some of my recent projects show this innovative spirit (in my opinion). The portal is the best example, as it bridges a known gap in our current technology use. I’m still working away at it – that and 5 other projects…