As an IT Professional, you most likely did not get where you are now completely on your own. You executed due diligence by going to school, researching on the internet, reading books, going to training, and following the instructions of others. This is all reasonable and acceptable.
Now that you have built your skills on top of the efforts of others, it’s time for you to return back to the community some of what you have learned for the next generation. Writing these editorials Monday through Friday is one of my contributions. There are lots of ways you can give back to the community.
- Mentor individuals who are willing to learn.
- Create a blog and contribute daily.
- Participate in users groups.
- Become an expert, or highly proficient in a technology, and make a presentation.
The point is, others have contributed to your learning. So, contribute to the learning of others.
Cheers,
Ben