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-## Fulfilling a Need
+### Fulfilling a Need
 
 I believe it's important for the human mind to "create". Even those who don't think they're "creative" can't resist this urge.  This is clearly evidenced by the proliferation of paper airplanes and footballs in schools, gardens in backyards, and entire worlds in Minecraft. On a personal level, when I started working with computers, I quickly became addicted to helping people by solving their technical problems.  For me, developing software has been my way of fulfilling both these needs at the same time. It also happens to generate food. 
 
-## My Advice for Would-Be Developers
+### My Advice for Would-Be Developers
 If you enjoy working with technology, then I encourage you to ignore the apparent overwhelming complexity that exists on the face of software development, and try your hand. For those who know they want to become developers, but aren't confident in their abilities, do not be discouraged. Despite being a natural technologist, I was NOT a natural developer.  Perhaps it was because I started later in life, but I continue to have to wrestle with new concepts for months before actually being able to read or write an example (even simple ones). I think I would have been discouraged, if not so stubborn... so be stubborn. 
 
-## Realistic Expectations
+### Realistic Expectations
 It's also important to realize that even if you get into the field as a professional, you may decide that you do not enjoy or accept the lifestyle of a software developer.  However, this is true for almost any professional field.  Unfortunately, the fields of higher learning such as science, engineering, medicine, law, and others do not lend themselves to young people trying to choose a career path or major in college.  However, among these fields, software development is a bit of an exception because people can try it out while they are still young (although it does typically requires significant guidance and mentoring). 
 
-## Summary
+### Summary
 The transition to a career in software development has been a rewarding one for me, and I do recommend it. "Right now" seems like the most exciting and inspiring time one could possibly hope to be creating software. However, perhaps what excites me most is the knowledge that today's possibilities are almost certain to be dwarfed by those of tomorrow.