{"id":120,"date":"2026-05-24T20:39:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T20:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.odu.edu\/odupresentationtemplate\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-05-24T21:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T21:42:53","slug":"sample-page-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cybro-will\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I never came into the tech industry with a plan or direction. I wasn&#8217;t in pursuit of anything other than personal development. I understand you might be in the same boat. The world makes you question yourself and your direction, and it could turn you from the belief that getting into this world is set on &#8216;Hall of Fame&#8217; from 2K.<\/p>\n<p>We will have honest conversations and share experiences about feeling unmotivated and how consistency often outweighs fleeting motivation, helping us stay focused on learning and growth.<\/p>\n<p>I want to start by saying the world moves too fast, and you will never catch up if you let frustration stop you. I invite you to work through setbacks, put in the time, and find your way to get what you want by reshaping your mindset and recreating yourself in your thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>I will show you mistakes, humility, and resilience. Sharing my failures openly can inspire hope and strengthen your resilience. I will tell you what I&#8217;m going through with no filter, show my mistakes and disappointments until I triumph, and walk you through the journey of finding that push to greatness.<\/p>\n<p>Just talking isn&#8217;t enough. Embrace discomfort, get back up, and show that we give our best every single time. This will help you feel empowered to face challenges and grow stronger.<\/p>\n<p>Be the unexpected. Change the bias.<\/p>\n<p>-Jared D. 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