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ON THE PATH

smartphone ever. I totally get it! (I, personally, see Granted, many will try out the latest anything
very little reason to attend networking events . . . I because it is the latest. That’s not me. I am of
always end up in the corner talking to the potted the mindset that once I see a need, I will use the

plants to try to manage my network-ophobia.) associated technology to make my life easier.
Kidding aside, I understand the reluctance For example, when I discovered I could do all
to embrace technology. The computer is the my personal banking on my phone, I jumped in
gateway to the new and unknown. I have not with both feet. I have not been to a bank in over a

embraced Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram year, and I used to go every week. I also love the
—social media is my undiscovered country. self-service kiosk at the post office - time saver!
Currently, I don’t have a need for those in my If I find utility in technology, I will use it. If
daily life. I know many who do and many who I don’t, I won’t. This is why I am really enjoying

don’t; there is one commonality between them. Pathways. It is connecting my desire to improve
Those that use technology discovered a reason my communication and leadership skills with
to use it beyond simple fascination with the next technology. I have a need to improve and
“big thing.” Pathways is introducing me to new concepts,

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