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Lynda Weinman Highlight
Don't think that your first few jobs are going to determine your future. Be open to more possibilities.
About Lynda
- Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was sent to live with various family members; as a result, she became depressed.
- When she was in high school and college, she was very introverted and intimidated by public speaking.
- She realized she'd have to teach herself to want to learn and want to be happy; became interested in progressive and alternative education.
- Had an interest in graphics and animation; one day, while shopping, she saw the first Macintosh personal computer and bought it.
- Her friends in the animation and special effects field were constantly asking her questions about her computer, so she started consulting.
- When the Internet rolled around, she immediately realized that people were going to need to learn web design; she started teaching classes.
- Eventually the classes shifted to an online format; now lynda.com offers thousands of online video tutorials on software, creative and business skills.
- Says her success has come from "always going towards the light"-making changes when her inner voice told her she was in the wrong place.
