Trying New Things

Letting Go of Being Afraid In Order to Grow

Author

Ryan Furrer
February 12, 2024

Introduction

You saw the subject of this email, and this last week, I’ve been trying new things. Actually make that the last two weeks - I just amped it up a bit more this last one.

So what’s new?

I started streaming on Twitch! I’ve streamed on and off over the years but that was mainly when I played World of Warcraft. Yes, I also co-host and stream a Gran Turismo 7 Racing League… what I’m getting at that streaming isn’t exactly new to me.

What is new is being vulnerable and putting my programming out there for the world to see live. I say vulnerable, because I don’t know what I’m doing most of the time and I’m worried about what others will think or say when I make a mistake in front of them.

However, I am finally putting that aside and am looking to kill two birds with one stone:

  1. Build a community

  2. Continue to progress at programming

I’m looking forward to continuing to stream; you can catch me on Twitch Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm - 8/9:00pm EST. Monday through Wednesday I will stream programming, and Thursday I’m streaming some video game content.

Last Thursday I played Untitled Goose Game and it was a blast!

RyanDotFurrer on Twitch

Check out this clip from last Thursday’s stream!

clips.twitch.tv/ClumsyRamshacklePassionfruitTheRinger-wUvk5BtGnLTR8JwS

Latest Blog Post

My Experience with Astro

Astro seemingly blew up a few months ago, and for good reason! Here are my initial thoughts, impressions, and experiences with the framework.

ryanfurrer.com/blog/my-experience-with-astro

Something to think about

“Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. It may get tough, but it's a small price to pay for living a dream.”

Peter McWilliams

Learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable is not a new thought as many have sang its praises. However, it is something I think about whenever I want to do something but cannot bring myself to do so. If you are putting anything off, I suggest you try and look inward or reflect on why you continue to put it off and see if you can’t push through it

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That’s all for now, folks!

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