10/06/2025
"Learn. Unlearn. Relearn."
A journey from Engineering to Data Analytics.
Sometimes, no matter how long you've been in a profession, you get that feeling…
"There's something more out there for me."
I came from an Engineering background - numbers, logic, systems.
But over time, I felt a pull:
I wanted to work with meaningful data, draw real insights, and make a broader impact.
So I started learning again...
✅ Took free online courses.
✅ Practiced Excel, SQL, and dashboards.
✅ Studied at night, even after a long day.
But learning wasn't enough...
I had to unlearn old mindsets that no longer served me.
The idea that everything had to be “technical.”
The fear of starting over in a new field.
And that’s when I realized the truth:
In a world that changes fast, the smartest people aren’t the ones who know everything...
They’re the ones willing to start learning again.
If you’re thinking about shifting careers - especially into Data Analytics
You don’t need to be an expert from day one.
What matters is that you start.
That you learn.
And that you stay open to learning all over again.
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Photo and thoughts by Dan Koe