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For day 74 of #100DaysOfDiscomfort I asked if I could apprentice an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the past 311 days, I’ve been documenting my journey of #365DaysOfCode on my github. Here’s today’s<\/a> log entry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My job hunt for a developer position started on day 300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone Says It Wont Happen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I articulate my dream job, I get scoffs. What is my dream job? A developer position where I can learn about tech from the senior devs and<\/em> entrepreneurship from the CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People say this isn’t possible. Nobody’s going to take on a newbie developer and teach them entrepreneurship. If they do, the little newbie entrepreneur will leave and start their own business. Thus, waisting the companies precious time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people recommended I withhold any mention of becoming an entrepreneur. Otherwise, the company will be afraid to hire me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outliers Shouldn’t Take Advice From The Average<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In my experience, normal people give poor advice to outliers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My goals make me an outlier. I want to be a tech entrepreneur one day. Others don’t. Therefore, I shouldn’t take the normal safe path that most take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mentorship is invaluable. Consequently, I will do what I have to do in order to learn what I need to learn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I get the perfect tailored job, the experience will be an investment in myself. Or<\/em> I can take the safe path of getting a regular developer job. This would pay well. But it’s a lesser investment in myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. I figured, why not reach out to a CEO I admire and ask for what I want? Additionally, I’ll make it invaluable to them by offering to do it for low\/no pay as an apprentice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, I’m residing in my parents basement with no rent, so why not take advantage of my unique situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I reached out to the CEO of a startup in Chicago that I’m really interested in on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi Cory, we met at Shaily\u2019s event a few weeks ago. I was the one who taught myself software development and we spoke briefly. I listened to some podcast interviews with you and I was really interested in what you\u2019re doing with Shedwool, AI, and mentoring entrepreneurs. I find your particular brand of entrepreneurship inspiring: Entrepreneurs who want to help and give, while making something great. I\u2019m curious if there\u2019s anyway I might fit in with Shedwool. I\u2019m looking to learn and grow as a developer.\u00a0 Additionally, I\u2019d love to learn about entrepreneurship. Is there anyway I could help Shedwool while learning from you and your team, maybe an apprenticeship?<\/p>-Dash<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I had no idea what to expect. But Cory wrote back only hours later:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely! I\u2019d love that<\/p>-Cory the entrepreneur<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I’ll be meeting tomorrow with Cory to see what we can figure out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking Vs. Answering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, when we look for opportunities, we look for others who are asking. Then we answer them. Instead, I’m asking for exactly what I want and waiting for others to answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the former situation, we’re hunting opportunities. In the latter, we’re creating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking gives me a sense of confidence. If I go out and answer<\/em> job openings, I feel at the the mercy of the company. On the other hand, when I ask for what I want, I feel powerful. I feel in control. My anxiety is gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, I’m still factoring in the other person’s wants. Then, I can frame what I want in a way that helps both of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dashiell:<\/strong> My name is Dashiell Bark-Huss, sometimes people call me Dash. I’m a self taught software developer with an interest in lucid dreaming, self quantification, health, stoicism, and pranks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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