I sent this to the barcampLA list today. If you're of the like mind. Please join us.
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Yesterday's article about the geek dinners and our LA Tech community was a validation of what all of us on this list know has been happening and growing for quite some time. That the tech community here - spawned by Barcamp is no flash in the pan. That community is _you_. Everyone on this list and everyone who has attended an event are the community - and the _real_ reason that article was written.
We have awesome community leaders and plenty of community to grow. Many of you have heard me compare the LA Tech scene as a sleeping giant. Well, in the words of one of my favorite authors, Frank Herbert - "The sleeper has awakened."
And guess what -- that means the spotlight is on us. The world has started to take notice. Let's blow them away. How do we do that?
1. We are team. We're on the same side.
We might not always agree or get along. We might have different focuses and go to different events - but ultimately - working together will help us kick ass daft punk style: harder, better, faster, stronger!
2. Just do it.
Got an idea or a dream? Don't put it off another day. Everything starts with a small step. Don't think you can, then ....
3. Ask for Help
Have a question, need some help. We have the answers in the community. Please feel free to personally ping me. I love enabling you to be successful.
4. Be supportive.
Help those you can. Offer constructive criticism. Remember, everyone is doing the best that they can. Get over yourself and put your ego aside. Everyone can kick ass in their own way. Help them do that.
Finally, I want to say kudos to _you_. Yes, you reading this message right now. This is your community. Let's take even higher. You decide where we go. I'm at your service.
-Heather
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