Every motivational speaker talks about how important it is to constantly be learning something new, but what about when you have to jump back and learn something old – is that even possible?

When I was in college, my work-study program assigned me to the Apple computer lab in the education department.  It was probably the best job on campus!  I was allowed to do my homework (and get paid) when the lab was quiet, and I really only had to “work” when someone had a problem.  Since it was an Apple computer lab, there were rarely any problems, so the job was sweet!

When I graduated and entered the real-world job market, I quickly discovered (in Lexington, Kentucky no less) that I would have to learn IBM-based applications and Windows-based software.

I hated it.

I loathed it.

Say it with me, Microsoft _______________.  (Stinks – to be polite.)

Naturally in working with and teaching these computer-based systems day in and day out for several years, I gradually got used to them – even all the kinks.  I was able to “grin and bear it,” and “focus on the positive;” until recently.

As my regular readers know, I’ve wanted to upgrade my website for over one year now.  Problem is, every time I get started, I get stuck.  Something doesn’t work or I need some new gadget that my system can’t handle, etc.  I just keep running into roadblocks.  For a long time, I blamed my busy-ness and inability to really focus on web design, but in truth, I just kept running into obstacles at every turn and then I did run out of time for the day or week and everything just kept getting shelved.

So what’s a pro-blogger to do?

Buy a new MacBook Pro.

Specifically, a 17-inch widescreen with a 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2 GB memory and a 250 GB 7200-rpm hard drive.  Naturally, it comes with many other advanced features like a built-in iSight camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and much more.  The graphics capabilities are amazing and I spent a little extra for a matte screen and 1920 x 1200 resolution.

I wanted something that would work; dependably, reliably, and without fail.

I got it.

I love it!

It’s going to mean un-learning several habits and keyboard shortcuts, and learning to let the system do the work for me – like a computer should – which is how the Apples (and Mac’s) of 20 years ago worked as well.

If I can get over my strong propensity to make things more difficult than they need to be, I’ll have a new site designed by the end of this week.  Wish me luck!  (Obviously, you’ll get to see – and read about – how it goes.)

Until next time,

Live Joyfully!

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