SteemCampUK - Beginner's Mind
Beginner's Mind is having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner would. Hence the image above.
So, I went to the first @SteemCampUK organised by @lloyddavis at my local meetup space Impact Hub after signing up to Steem only two weeks ago.
It is rare for me to be in a situation where almost all the subject matter is new. New acronyms, new names, unfamiliar concepts and practices. What are: Discord, upvote, dolphin, curation projects, power up etc.? It was wonderful. I understood all the words, but not in that particular order...
So much to learn, and instead of working away on my own at a keyboard, there were other people that had been on the journey to help and advise. This for me is the best introduction to new concepts. Many thanks to @teamhumble for his insights.
I did a Getting Started session - and one of the principles behind an Open Space Unconference is that the instigator writes up the outcome of the discussion - so that will be my next post.
It felt like the early days of social media - my overriding experience was of positivity, newness and the re-kindled desire to explore a new space and new technologies.
Looking forward to the next one, and maybe some smaller local meetings too.
I can appreciate it was a bit of information overload. Those who have been here a while take a lot for granted. It is a new type of social space and we're still working out how it can/should operate. Nice to meet you and I've just bumped up your reputation with my vote!
Thank you! Still working out how all this is put together.
Nice to see your into post @davedev, there's loads to learn as you have already said. Keep at it, its hard to start.
great to have you at steemit and can't wait to see what you bring t the party. This is a very intriguing start
hey, just saw this. weird, when i checked i could not see you had blogged but all good now. great to have you onboard. check out @teamvideo for some videos that might help you out or click below! :)
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