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Learn other tricks (marketing is very high on that list)
And, most, importantly make sure to stay on track with my plans!
Are you specifically planning to get a RepRap or are you considering one of the MakerBot line?
I was thinking of starting out with a makerbot and then using that to build something a bit more ambitious.
I've had a 3D milling machine/plasmacutter with an 10'x5' bed so I'm a bit spoiled in the size department (cutting 3/8" steel from full size sheets to assemble your prototypes with is a really nice capability to have) but I currently can't house a machine that size, also plasma cutting is not safe without a lot of precautions so that's why I've decided to approach this from the other end of the spectrum.
I'd like to improve my language skills so I could much easily move somewhere else.
2. Produce another short film, this one based on a Hugo nominee short story.
3. Climb Mt. Shasta.
I started on all of these in the last few months, 2011 is just when I'll complete them!
I'm a good programmer. You'll just have to take my word for it, as I have no proof. I have no links to offer to which I can say "I did this".
That's the problem. I've spent the last 10 years toiling away as a random code monkey. A well appreciated code monkey who can solve problems and learn new things quickly, mind you. But not so outside the hours of 9-5.
A recent event has led to an epiphany where I've realized that I'm not working to my (albeit perceived) potential and that I should stop wasting my evenings and weekends and work toward something more fulfilling. I've spent the last 3 months working hard on ramping up on relevant technology and beginning work on my first startup.
2011 will ideally see me release this thing to the world at large. Wish me luck.
My complete list of plans and the 2010 review can be found here http://aslamnajeebdeen.com/blog/it-was-a-good-year-the-best-...
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Neat one :) Which language do you want to learn next?
German and Finnish. (I've already had some classes at high school and college respectively, but that weren't even basics.)
That's pretty brave, I hope you succeed in making significant headway with it.
Get a girl