Tech Talk with Toni

   Etymologically, the word "project" essentially means "to throw or cast forward."  As students, we have all been assigned multiple projects to complete within in a stipulated time period whether we liked them or not, from papier-mâché in art class to solar system models in science.  We completed these projects for good grades at the end of the term, which may have led to an even greater incentive, that puppy you wanted for your birthday.  Moving into our professional lives as technology experts, we often face new projects, but now there's a paycheck waiting for us at the end.  This is great because we all have bills to pay.  But, if we focus only on the money, we might not be so willing to put in extra effort without getting paid for it. Recently, I began watching One Piece, and a common thread among all the main characters that stands out is their dedication to something they genuinely love.  Take Sanji, for example, who is so passionate about ...

  Fun Fact: Trees in a forest communicate and support each other through an underground network.  As I cross the one-year milestone at the bank, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the significance of networking. When I think about networking, I think of this quote : "Show me your friends, and I will tell you who you are".  I would like to reword it to say "Show, me your network and I will tell you who you are". Like it or not, we are all stuck in this human web made up of direct and indirect relationships. Direct relationships encompass parents and peers, while indirect connections involve relying on people overseas for goods and services.  Essentially, you can work as hard as you want alone, but true growth does not take place in a vacuum.  To go up, you must first establish a foundation, part of which is built through your own efforts, such as attending school and achieving good grades.  The Great Pyramid of Giza took 20 years to complete with th...