From Pocket Organizer to iPad Pro: My Tech Love Story.

I’ve always had a thing for technology, even before I realized how big of a role it would play in my life. One of my earliest memories was being completely fascinated by this little pocket organizer I got as a kid. It wasn’t much compared to what we have now, but back then it felt like magic — a tiny device where I could store notes, schedules, and reminders. I didn’t know it at the time, but that simple gadget planted the seed for a lifelong relationship with technology. It made me feel organized, capable, and connected to something bigger than myself.

As I got older, my curiosity only grew. I was the type of kid who would press every button just to see what it did, and when something broke, I’d spend hours trying to figure out how to fix it. Technology wasn’t just fun — it was empowering. It gave me control over my world in a way I didn’t always feel in other areas of my life. Looking back, that’s probably why those early devices meant so much to me.

Then came a turning point: the day I unboxed my very first MacBook. I can still remember the feeling of sliding it out of the box, peeling off the protective cover, and powering it on for the first time. The sleek design, the glow of the screen, the sound of the startup chime — it all felt like stepping into a whole new universe. Suddenly, I wasn’t just a kid curious about gadgets; I was someone who could create with them.

The first thing I did with that MacBook was dive into editing dance videos. I’d spend hours piecing together clips, syncing movements with music, and experimenting with transitions. It was addictive. Technology gave me the ability to capture my art, share it, and even improve it. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion — one that shaped the way I expressed myself creatively and pushed me to explore new ways of storytelling.

Over the years, my relationship with technology has only deepened. Today, my iPad Pro has basically become my right hand. I use it for everything — coaching my clients, building their fitness and dance programs, journaling my thoughts, managing my business, editing content, and keeping my life organized. It’s wild to think that the same spark I felt holding that pocket organizer as a kid has grown into this daily reliance on tech that powers nearly every corner of my life.

For me, technology has never been just about having the newest gadget. It’s been about connection and creativity. It’s about taking an idea and turning it into something real, whether that’s a video, a workout plan, or a blog post like this one. Every device I’ve picked up over the years has taught me something new about myself — how I work, how I think, and how I create.

If there’s one message I’d share, it’s this: don’t be afraid to embrace technology as a partner in your journey. It’s not about replacing who you are, it’s about amplifying what you already bring to the table. For me, tech has been a creative partner, a business partner, and sometimes even a lifeline. It gave me the tools to grow from a curious kid with a pocket organizer into the person I am today — someone building, creating, and telling stories every single day.

Zachary Dopson

Zach Dopson is a Montreal-based creative powerhouse—dance coach, boxing trainer, fitness architect, and brand builder. With viral moments behind him and bold moves ahead, he blends raw grit with polished style to help people transform their bodies, their mindset, and their presence—online and off.

https://www.zachdopson.com
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