I’ve been trying to think of a less corny pun\/movie reference all week…oh well!<\/p>\n
This last week was a trip for me.\u00a0 Birthdays are usually a time for reflection. Looking back on my life, and being slightly depressed about another lap around the sun, this year I can honestly say that I am genuinely happy with the course I’m on.\u00a0 Instead of wishing I was anywhere except for work, I feel blessed to have this opportunity. \u00a0This is by far the most challenging thing I have ever been paid to do.<\/p>\n
It’s easy to get frustrated with Excel, it is daunting…even a little intimidating. \u00a0But so is driving a semi-truck or using a chainsaw. In the end they are all just tools. The sooner I master Excel, the sooner I can get more comfortable with the data.<\/p>\n
In the interest of full disclosure, this is about the tenth time I have changed my opinion on the matter.<\/p>\n
Cheers,<\/p>\n
Ward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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