Building a Community: Welcome to My Corner of the Internet (Finally)

Well, here we are. After 50 years of proud service, military life, a corporate suit or two, and a career wrangling reactive maintenance, I’ve finally given in and claimed a little patch of the online world. Social media? I’ve generally steered clear. I’ve always preferred conversations over coffee to comments in a thread. But lately, I’ve realised the internet doesn’t have to be a popularity contest, it can be a place for real discussion. And so, this blog was born.

In the vast landscape of the online world, it can be a challenge to find a space that not only celebrates diverse passions and purposes but also fosters engaging discourse and a sense of community. Enter a website dedicated to just that, a digital haven where individuals can come together to share their academic insights, charitable endeavours, professional journeys, and more.

This unique platform is the brainchild of someone who’s worn more hats than he cares to admit: a contract manager by trade, an MBA graduate with a focus on leadership and soon building surveying, and a staunch advocate for social causes. In short, I’m curious about a lot, passionate about a few, and happy to argue (constructively) about most of it. This site is a hub for articles, book reviews, shared experiences, and whatever else I can cobble together between work orders.

One of the core goals here is to invite and encourage meaningful conversation, comments aren’t just welcomed, they’re needed. Because while the internet is full of noise, it’s starved of real dialogue. Whether it’s diving into the latest research, debating the impact of local charity initiatives, or exploring the gritty realities of career progression, every conversation has value.

So if you're passionate about learning, curious about leadership, invested in community causes, or just enjoy the odd well-argued rant, pull up a chair. Say hello. Disagree, if you must. Just keep it thoughtful.

P.S. I’m new to blogging. If anything breaks, it’s probably my fault. But I’m here, and I’m listening.