I have always enjoyed Career Day.

I’m usually included as an alternative choice for the students who are most likely not to go past high school or even graduate. “You don’t have to go to college to do what Mr. Cain does.” And that’s true.

I wear this distinction with honor.

You may recall from previous snippets that I spent most of my formative years asleep and daydreaming in the back of the class. One of my favorite pastimes was designing a canoe factory. Taking flat sheets of metal through the various stages to form what was a fine way to tread water.

I kept a record of my progress by documenting the process with sketches. With my right brain and left brain in turmoil after being switched from my left hand to my right, I discovered drawing seemed to bring the two together.

As I shared my portfolio for credibility, I discussed my journey and how we all differ. It’s a big world with plenty of room for everyone, especially if you have something unusual to offer. If you have something that interests you, go for it. I doubt your parents or teachers would mind if you spent time working on something you enjoyed and are considering for a career.

Many people ask themselves later in life, why wasn’t I just myself?