2022 is almost here. Why are you here?

Just enjoying the rich camaraderie!

In no particular order:

Solving "good problems."  I define "good problems" as problems we face as a result of our freedom, affluence, or connections with decent people.  Having to choose which phono cartridge to upgrade, as an example, in my world is a good problem to have.  Another attribute of "good problems" is that the penalties for bad decisions are not severe.  Dinging your credit card a bit when expectations were not met by a recent purchase is survivable. The penalties for some other decisions are not.  I'm grateful to have "good problems" to deal with.

Being proven wrong.  It means I learned something that day.

Staying connected/relevant.  Keeping current on what's "real" in the world of high performance audio is rewarding on intellectual and emotional levels.  On rare occasions I have the opportunity to submit something that might actually be helpful to others.

You guys/gals.  Having frequent contact with high IQ individuals with excellent command of vocabularies whose "antennas" are just a bit more sensitive that most may not make me smarter.  It just feels that way sometimes.

I am here to add to my library of knowledge on the subject of hi-fidelity.  And when I am able, I am glad to share from my library of knowledge to those who are seeking more for themselves.  It's a pleasant and symbiotic way of being.

My favorite thread, by light years, is What's On Your Turntable Tonight.  It's fun, it's sharing with one another, and it's consistently civil.  I am so glad to have made numerous friends in the "community" from that thread.

Cheers to all.  Have a very safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2022.

Joel 

I have spent fifty years acquiring the knowledge I have on building high end audio systems. From the beginning I wanted to own a high end system, an assault on the best possible. Of course, I had little money, and at the beginning little knowledge. I continuously worked towards my goal. I realized over the last twenty years it has gotten easy for me to make choices that were synergistic and resulted in the outcome I wanted. Career wise, as CIO and global systems project manager I loved solving really complex technical / people multi year projects… all this feeds into system building.

So, I like coaching people, and by doing this, it helps me crystalize the lessons I have learned along the way. Also, anthing I can do to make this place friendlier and more encouraging to folks just starting up is an added benefit. High end audio can be incredibly rewarding if you can get your arms around it… starting out is the hardest. If I can make that easier and more rewarding… makes me feel good.