Comments on: Whose life is this?

By: whitney

whitney — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:32:27 +0000

Tom, that really means so much to me. Thank you for the kind words. It has been a pleasure working with you, and I feel like it’s just getting started!

By: Tom Daly

Tom Daly — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:51:30 +0000

thanks for sharing with such honesty. I’m with the others, you’re an inspiring role model for UX designers in the making—and already made—as well as anyone starting their own consulting business. Keep it up!

By: Erin Young

Erin Young — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:28:30 +0000

I agree with Diego, Whitney. I find you to be a total inspiration. I’m so proud that you’ve accomplished so much at a young age; it makes me feel like anything is possible. Congratulations!

By: Diego Pulido

Diego Pulido — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:14:19 +0000

I didn’t know we were just about the exact same age.

If I say “I thought you were older than me”, it should come as compliment. I only say this because you have accomplished quite a bit at such a young age –and because you have done this, having my same age, it was natural for me to assume you had at least a couple more years of “life experience” :)

This only makes me want to:

1.Congratulate you (of course), and

2.Gather your example as inspiration to become a better designer and practitioner in our field –and beyond.

The doubts and fears you speak of are things most people reading this post could relate to, I’m sure. It just shows that notable success is not out of reach for anyone experiencing the same feelings at some point.

So thank you, and of course –Feliz Cumpleaños!

By: Martin Polley

Martin Polley — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:47:39 +0000

Two things:

1) Bullshit—you made this. And you’re a great role model for others who want to do what you have done.

2) It’s nice to see that you do have your doubts. It shows everyone else that you don’t have to be some kind of Superman to do what you have done.

Thanks for sharing.