Grumpy and Funky Change The World

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Grumpy & Funky Change The World True North PHP 2016 Ed Finkler • @funkatron

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Grumpy Funky

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May 2012

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June 18, 2012

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“I simply wanted to write and say that I have never been able to put into words how I feel as well as you all did.”

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“I ﬁnd it jaw dropping how casual and straightforward you are about discussing this stuff. I don't talk about it with anyone.”

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“For too long it’s even restricted my commitment to OS, not that I’m using it as an excuse for my lack of contribution. Sharing your thoughts like this and seeing the other side is really encouraging, despite what my brain wants me to think.”

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“It really sucks to have a brain that wants to continually sabotage you and keeps you from reaching your potential. Just know there are millions, and I do mean millions of people, that understand what you go through.”

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“I'd gone to a one day conference but was too nervous to talk with any of the other attendees, so even though I really enjoyed the presentations, I left feeling like an idiot for not introducing myself to anyone.”

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“I deal with the same kind of issues - especially anxiety. I've never really talked with anyone about it (besides my wife) but I may try to ﬁnd a doctor or counselor to talk to.”

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“Listening to the latest @dev_hell is really making me think about how I treat people. You never know what someone else is going through.”

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February 15, 2013

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“Knowing I’m not alone.”

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“…if I can help them know they’re not alone, it’s worth it.”

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“If I can help people understand what it’s like for people who struggle with this, it’s worth it.”

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“In my community, the Open Source community, I think I can help. So I’m going to try.”

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Open Sourcing Mental Illness

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2013

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Fundraiser in Feb

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Goal $3,000 Time To Goal 19 hours Raised $5,480

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8 talks

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2014

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No fundraiser - Prompt

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14 talks

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“I see the problem; how do I ﬁx it?”

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Mental Health In Tech Survey

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2015

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Fundraiser in June

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Goal $5,000 Time To Goal 2 hours Raised $14,975

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12 talks

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Handbooks and help

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2016

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Fundraiser in June

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Goal $10,000 Time To Goal 72 hours Raised $22,481

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14 talks

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Volunteers

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Formed a non-proﬁt corp in Indiana

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Granted 501(c)(3) status 3 weeks after ﬁling

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E-books of handbooks New 2016 survey Took over OSMI Forums Creating video presentation

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Why “Open Source?”

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“Where’s the code? herp derp”

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Open source culture, open source community, is not about code

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It’s about learning and sharing together

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It’s about growing together

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It’s about open arms and open minds

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An open hand to help the next person pull themselves up

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Nothing I have ever done felt as good as helping other people

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Not without Grumpy

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We make the world we live in

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We have great power and inﬂuence in the lives around us

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What world will you make?

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Ed Finkler Founder Open Sourcing Mental Illness OSMIHelp.org @OSMIhelp @funkatron

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Links • /dev/hell • Episode 15 • First Post About OSMI Talks • Slides From First Talk • Fundraisers: 2013, 2015, 2016 • Open Sourcing Mental Illness