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My name is Cornelius Dickson. Are you interested in knowing why you see 20 and 2020 in my domain name? Great, it looks like you’re interested in reading this paragraph.
 
As a multi‑talented professional, I bridge the worlds of technology and the arts. I work as a Solution Architect and a Computer Science educator. Beyond my technical career, I pursue a wide range of artistic and physical disciplines—I am a multi‑instrumentalist, an active learner of multiple languages, a student of Bharatanatyam classical dance, and a martial arts practitioner. But my list of interests has continued to grow.

Instead of focusing on just one area, I believe that cultivating a wide range of skills is the best way to navigate today’s complex world. The old saying “jack of all trades” often discourages people from becoming multi‑talented, yet modern systems increasingly demand diverse skill sets. To truly see the bigger picture, we must stretch beyond our comfort zones.

My journey is about exploring multiple domains—some at a surface level, others in deep specialization. Together, these experiences shape a rare and powerful combination of capabilities. Achieving this breadth and depth of skills places me among the one‑in‑a‑trillion possibilities who can think holistically and adapt across domains.

My insatiable curiosity and wide-ranging interests have always driven me. Recognizing the potential to turn my passions into a force for good, I decided to structure my learning. By transforming my “distractions” into focused skill development, I aim to contribute meaningfully to both my personal and professional growth and share my learning to others. 

My journey can serve as a case study for those who make excuses for their career growth. It is meant to help others discover and understand their own potential, because it is never too late to begin. I often ask myself whether I want to merely exist, or whether I want to fully live—to consciously utilize my time as a human being and actively cultivate my skills.

Life, after all, is a journey from birth to death—two fixed points that define the beginning and the end. Between these points, we may travel the same distance, yet experience it in profoundly different ways. It is like taking the same route on two buses. On one, you simply sit and exist, letting the driver choose the path while you slowly lose your sense of identity. On the other, you engage—observing, learning, choosing where to stop, and fully experiencing the journey you have consciously chosen.

I chose the second bus.

In 2020, I set a goal to challenge myself and focus on 20 items in two domains, resonating with the year 2020. I aimed to learn 20 languages and 20 musical instruments. I am still on the journey of achieving this goal.

 

More than reaching the final outcome, I believe the true value lies in the commitment to the goal and the experiences gained by continually challenging myself. This journey of growth and learning is far more meaningful than the brief happiness of simply achieving an end result. Visit my pages to follow my progress along the way.

This website showcases my journey in acquiring new skills, aiming to inspire others and add excitement to life. In addition to my 2020 New Year goal, I share my expertise in technology and other interests in the Insight section of this website, which I continue to pursue beyond my 2020 goal.

 

Thank you for visiting this page. I invite you to return regularly, as I continue to share content that uncovers learning journeys and breakthrough processes drawn from my ongoing research and pursuit of my goals.

I have a unique opportunity to connect seemingly unrelated disciplines—operating systems and psychology, algorithms and the art of cooking, religion and systems science, biology and politics. I also observe deep commonalities between practices such as learning karate and mastering Bharatanatyam. When these domains intersect, the possibilities expand exponentially, revealing insights that would never emerge within a single field alone.
 
I welcome your suggestions, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. 
 

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