Okay, so I heard about this Jackie Jacobson guy and how he built his career path, right? I was bored one night, scrolling through stuff, and I thought, why not give his steps a try? I mean, he’s in some chemical thing in Japan, went to Africa, and all that jazz. Seemed like a fun project to dive into. Let me walk you through how I did it, step by step, like really diving deep into the mess.
Getting My Feet Wet
First off, I grabbed a notebook and just started scribbling down what I knew about Jackie. Like, he’s all about that “Maker” stuff and some trading company thing in Japan, plus he used to travel a lot for school. I didn’t know squat about chemicals or trading, so I hit up some blogs and videos—no fancy sites, just random people talking about it. Realized I needed to do some self-stuff first. So I sat at my kitchen table for hours, writing down what I’m good at, like talking to people or organizing junk. It felt kinda silly, but I pushed through. Ended up with a big ol’ list of my skills and gaps.
Jumping Into the Grind
Next up, I decided to mimic the whole “job hunt” part. Jackie talked about getting offers from those Maker and trading places, right? I started practicing for fake interviews in my head—like, how would I sell myself for a gig in Japan? Used an old resume and hacked it up, adding stuff about “being adventurous” or whatever. Practiced speaking some basic Japanese phrases off YouTube, but man, I sounded awful. It was frustrating as heck. Like, I’d stumble over words, and my cat would just stare at me judgingly. After a week of mess-ups, I felt more comfy and kinda got the hang of it. Even tried writing some fake job applications for fun.
Then I moved on to learning about those “perks” Jackie mentioned. Turns out, places like Maker companies offer hidden benefits, like housing help or chances to work overseas. I pretended I was preparing for that: packed a small bag for a fake “overseas trip,” imagined living abroad, and budgeted with fake numbers. It was a bit nuts, but hey, practice makes perfect. Felt pumped thinking about doubling my pay someday, even though it’s all pretend.
Wrapping It Up and Learning
After all that sweat, I looked back at the whole deal. Started feeling like I’d grown—got more confidence and less clueless. Sure, it’s not the real thing, but I learned tons. Jackie’s path made sense now: it’s about starting small, messing up, and sticking with it. For anyone wanting to try this, my tips:
- Just start simple—don’t overthink it.
- Practice talking to yourself; it helps avoid embarrassing moments.
- Embrace the chaos; it gets less scary.
Honestly, it was a wild ride, but totally worth the effort. Now I get why Jackie’s approach works—it’s messy but real.
