Sometimes I think I do things that the normal person would strike off as being insane.
So I started this company 4 months ago after failing at a shot at algorithmic trading (where I was drawing close to nothing each month). After an intensive period of learning an entirely new framework for web development in Python, I think I managed to gain some expertise in the area. The first project is currently standing at 75% completion and it seems like the goal post keeps shifting further at each iteration.
And then last week, after a bit of cajoling and careful consideration and prayer on my part, I joined a start up working on an area closest to my heart - photography. Shalt not release more information at this point in time but it sure beats working alone at home in my boxers. The team comprises on the founding member who doubles up as the UI designer and chief administrator, a very experienced French developer who is the chief technology officer and me. My role is unique as I straddle both sides of business and technology, with a focus on generating user growth. Lots of cool things planned and I must say, the team is amazing.
Based on my extensive study of the MBTI metrics, I concluded that the two other members were INTJ. Surprise! So I made them do the test and true enough, my suspicions were confirmed. The odds of working in such a team is so low that it becomes negligible.
However, I still my other client work to be done - web development, simple web-related stuff, photography etc. It's not a lot of money for a lot of my time. I'm sleeping less and less each day and I know that I have to focus more on one thing. For now, it's simply crazy but I'm loving it while it lasts. Thank God for all the opportunities and its really amazing how His grace pulled me through those difficult and lost periods.
P.S. I just purchased the latest MacBook Pro as the old MacBook was dying and it is a wonderful machine to work on. Dual booted into Linux - another sign of craziness, installing Linux on a brand new machine.