It’s my birthday

Dennis Machu
2 min readApr 15, 2023

🎉🚀 Today marks another trip around the sun for me, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible journey life has been so far! As I celebrate my birthday, I am reminded of the personal mantra that has guided me throughout the years: “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.”

This powerful message has shaped the way I approach challenges, both personally and professionally, and has taught me the value of embracing calculated risks in pursuit of my goals. I’ve learned that stepping out of my comfort zone often leads to unparalleled growth and opportunities that I could never have imagined.

As I reflect on the past year, I am grateful for the support of my friends, family, and colleagues, who have encouraged me to venture forth and strive for greatness. Your unwavering belief in me has pushed me to be better, bolder, and more resilient.

As I embark on this new year, I am committed to continuing to push boundaries, explore uncharted territories, and forge new paths in both my personal life and professional career. And to anyone reading this, I encourage you to do the same. Remember, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.

Let’s take on this next year together, fearlessly pursuing our dreams and reaping the rewards that come with it! 🌟🎂

I leave you with a song to listen to for the day.
Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” is a song that matches the energy. Released in 2000 as the lead single from their album “Crush,” the song’s lyrics encourage listeners to take control of their lives, embrace risks, and make the most of their time.

The memorable chorus, “It’s my life, it’s now or never, I ain’t gonna live forever, I just wanna live while I’m alive,” conveys the message of living life to the fullest, taking chances, and pursuing one’s dreams. This sentiment aligns with the theme of “Nothing ventured, nothing gained,” which emphasizes the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities in order to achieve success and personal growth.

The song’s energetic, rock-driven sound complements the empowering and motivating message, making “It’s My Life” a fitting anthem to embody the “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained” mantra.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0v1XpBHnsbkCn7iJ9Ucr1l?si=c30bf9010be041e7

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Dennis Machu

Agile Coach | Cloud Architect (AWS) | Backend Software Engineer & Architect (Node / FastAPI)