A Guide To Growing Your Technical Knowledge Portfolio

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."

— Benjamin Franklin

The wise words of Benjamin Franklin, the trailblazer of financial and intellectual wisdom.

As a leader, I'm frequently asked this question: How do you stay tech-savvy with a jam-packed schedule? Allow me to share insights and suggestions drawn from my experience and expertise.

Your knowledge is like that fancy cheese in your fridge. It's great, it's valuable, but it has an expiration date. Just like your cheese gets all moldy and inedible, your knowledge can become outdated faster than the latest viral internet challenge.

In today's tech-driven world, things change faster than you can say "Java." So, what's a tech-savvy pro like you to do? Well, you've got to manage your "knowledge portfolio." Think of it like your stock market investments, but instead of stocks, it's all the cool stuff you know about programming and tech.

Invest Regularly

Just like you put money into your savings account every month, invest in your brain regularly. Learn new stuff, even if it's just a smidge at a time. Make it a habit, like brushing your teeth (but way more exciting).

Diversify

Don't put all your eggs in one basket. You need to know more than just one trick. It's like being a master chef who can whip up a killer lasagna and make sushi that's to die for. The more you know, the more valuable you become.

Manage Risk

Tech is a bit like the Wild West. Some things are safe bets. Others are like wild stallions you're trying to tame. Don't go all in on risky stuff, but don't play it too safe either. Balance is key.

Buy Low, Sell High

Have you ever heard of investing in Bitcoin when it was just a digital blip on the radar? Learning a new, unheard-of technology can be just like that. Risky at first, but the payoff? Oh, it can be sweet.

Review and Rebalance

Remember that awesome app you were excited about last month? Well, it might be as cool as a flip phone now. Your knowledge needs a spring cleaning, too. Don't let it gather dust.

Now, for the fun part — setting goals! Learning new languages, reading tech books, and attending courses or meetups. It's like collecting shiny Pokémon. You gotta catch 'em all, or in your case, learn 'em all.

And don't forget the non-technical stuff. Computers are just tools, and they're used by real people. You work with them, for them, and occasionally get pranked by them. So, get some "soft skills" under your belt. They're as valuable as knowing your Java from your JavaScript.

Example goals could be:

1. Learn at least one new language every year 
2. Read a technical book each month. With easy access to audiobooks and podcasts on our mobile, this should be reasonable to achieve.
3. Participate in local user groups and meetups once a fortnight

Lastly, think critically. Just because someone's yelling, "This is the best thing ever!" doesn't mean it's your best thing ever. Ask questions like a curious four-year-old. Dive deep and find out who benefits from all this tech hype.

So, my dear tech-savvy friend, keep your knowledge portfolio as diverse as a buffet, manage it like a financial genius, and stay curious like a kid in a candy store. Your brain is your best investment, and it's time to make it rich in knowledge!