HTM On The Line with BRYANT HAWKINS SR.

Dear, 1993 Me!!

September 20, 2023 Bryant Hawkins Sr.

This illuminating podcast episode takes us on a journey through time, as I pen a heartfelt letter to my younger self from 1993. Fears, uncertainties, trials, and tribulations blend with wisdom, resilience, and self-belief in this captivating narrative. This letter reveal the power of embracing our true potential, stepping out of comfort zones, and viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth, shaping a bright future.

Join us for this truly inspiring journey, reminding us all of the extraordinary futures we can shape for ourselves.

This podcast is sponsored by The College Biomedical Equipment Technology. You can find out more information about this outstanding institution at CBET.EDU.

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Dear 1993 me. I can't help but reflect on the journey we've taken over the past three decades. Back in 1993, fresh out of the Goddard community college, I was filled with the hope and ambition that the world was my oyster. Little did I know what the biomedical equipment technology industry had in store for me. 1993 me we were so afraid to be ourselves and play the role that others expected of us. Why did we allow fear to hold us back from embracing our true potential? Looking back, I realized that worrying about things we couldn't control was a sign that we weren't truly in control at all. Life is filled with uncertainties and while we can't control every outcome, we can't control how we react to them. 1993 me our mistakes are not just our future, but rather they are opportunities for growth. It's not about the mistakes themselves, it's about how we handle them.

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1993 me as we embarked on the world of biomedical equipment technology, you and I were faced with many challenges. We didn't know how to repair all the equipment and we were unsure of the best path to take in this industry. But, 1993 me we had to take chances. We had to step out of our comfort zone and explore what this field had to offer. You see, 1993 me, it's easy to play it safe, to stay within our comfort zone, but that's not where the greatness is found. Nobody will hand us success on a silver platter. We must work diligently every day, striving for excellence. It's through this commitment to excellence that we discover our true value and work.

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I want you to know, in 1993 me, that you were not inadequate. You had to potential all along. We are fortunate to be in an industry that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, not just for ourselves, but for our family as well. Look at where we are now, our family with a wife, two kids and even a namesake in the exact same industry as you are. Our hard work and dedication has paid off in more ways than we could have imagined. Now, 30 years later, in the year 2023, I can proudly say that we are still on the path we set out to follow when we first embarked on this journey. We didn't waste our opportunity and we continue to push ourselves, learn and grow. So, dear 1993 me, as you navigate the uncertainties of your time, I want you to remember this Embrace who you are, take chances and don't let fear hold you back. Your future is bright and you have the power to shape it into a sub-team. Extraordinary. Sincerely your 2023 self.

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