One of my most embarrassing moments
Well I’m still surviving. I’m waiting in a hotel near the Montreal airport. Really looking forward to be back home, Bangalore.
In the mean time, I thought I should let you know about one of my most embarrassing moments. In Aug 2007, the Agile Alliance awarded me the Gordon Pask Award. While I was really happy to be recognized. I was also was happy that some folks trusted me and were hopeful that I can do something good.
Each year two people get this award. Brian Marick, announced my name first. All the thrill, excitement and sense of responsibility came to a standstill when I heard Brian announce Jeff Patton‘s name for the second Pask Award winner.
I have know Jeff only for a year. I met him last year at the OOPSLA conference. After the conference, we did get to spend some time with each other. Since then, he has been my mentor. I have and am learning a great deal from him, not just limited to software. I really respect him as a person and as a leader. Sharing the stage with Jeff, really really embarrassed me. I really felt small about myself. Compared to Jeff, I have done very little.
Don’t get me wrong. I think this embarrassment is good. It has really motivated to push my limits and do things that will really make a difference to this world.
