It’s the hardest question seldom asked. It’s the question I should be asking myself before I ask; Who are you? And it’s the question only I can answer.
The answer isn’t what I’ve done. That’s ‘What I was.’ It isn’t what I’m going to do. That’s ‘What I want to be.’ It’s not what I know; because the more I think I know the more I know I don’t know. It isn’t what I believe; because my beliefs have changed as I’ve lived life. Who I am, is a swirling blend of them all.
What I’ve done is my foundation for what I want to do. I am what I was and what I hope to be. What I think I know is the foundation for what I currently believe. I’ve learned from what I thought I knew and challenge what I believe. It’s upon these shifting foundations I will build my future. I will Never Fear the Dream, but I will have a Dream.
Who am I? Because I’m alive, I’m excited to think I’ll probably never be able to succinctly answer the question; but, I’ll keep asking. If you are living and growing, you probably can’t answer either. And that’s okay. Be who you are; because, in your own way, you are amazing.
#NeverFearTheDream #WhoAmI #MakeItGreat #WatchoutForTheCrazies
William C. Barron is a published author of numerous technical articles and a regular guest columnist in regional news outlets. This blog (simplebender.com) has garnered an international readership across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Graduating from The University of Texas and now a retired petroleum engineer, William brings decades of global experience, having worked professionally on three continents—above the Arctic Circle and below the Equator. His career has spanned roles from offshore roustabout to engineer, operations manager, and senior corporate executive. He also served as Director of the Oil and Gas Division for the State of Alaska. Currently, he is the Principal of Trispectrum Consulting. He is a co-holder of several patents and has provided expert testimony before state legislatures and at numerous public forums.
Outside of his professional achievements, William is a seasoned endurance athlete. He has represented Team USA at multiple ITU Duathlon World Championships, completed the Boston Marathon, and finished numerous half-Ironman and Ironman events.
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