Edition
190 Monday June 17th 2013
Hi, adrenaline
pumping excitement, competing for the best spots and the best stuff, pushing,shoving,
jockeying, knowing where and when, seizing the opportunities then and there, no
place for the weak or the procrastinators.…….yes folks the bi annual inorganic
waste collection is back in Onehunga and local residents are not disappointing
with the selection they are placing on the kerb! Trash to treasure and exciting
times for those like me who lick their lips in anticipation of such times….such
fun !! I am only sorry I wasn’t able to devote more time to this last week! I
was also gutted I was unable to fit a classic old wooden ladder in my car, I
had big plans for that ladder! I guess I was always destined to work in the
waste and recycling industry having been a
keen ‘step toe’ apprentice in my younger days! Dad being the perfect
role model/mentor with a big shed full of treasure he had collected over many
years all ready and waiting for the day it would ‘come in handy’!
As you know I drive a marked car and as a result my driving
has attracted more than a few comments from those who have felt the need to
comment unfavourably. I am pleased to say there have not been any comments for
a while because this has actually improved my attitude and my driving habits!!
This is the very reason that I shared the love with another marked car driver
recently. I was annoyed at being tailgated so changed lanes but in doing so
noticed others in front of me suffered a similar fate…..so I noted the details
of the company and called them to comment. I am hopeful the driver will benefit
as I have from the feedback J .Even though my driving has improved I did still manage to
write off my car recently hmmmm, fresh
start,new car, new habits!
We have been hunkered down in front of the fire this weekend
as Fletcher battles his first case of man flu. I hope you all had a relaxing
weekend spending time with family and friends.
Have
a great week ahead………Cheers Jonesey!!!!!
Harry
and the Hendersons took full credit for the record golf ball haul from two dog
walks this weekend. Negotiations are progressing on the revenue split from 2nd
hand ball sales!
W Clement
Stone
When is enough enough??? We all have our breaking point when
we have to make that call!!
I was referred to a consultant anonomously by a friend (loose
definition). We met once and agreed there was probably something he could do to
assist me with some personal matters including trusts and insurance.
This guy was a reasonable rooster and we got on well enough
although I made it clear that whilst there was some things I needed to get
sorted,they were not my immediate priority nor things I needed to have urgently
attended to …..well I thought I made that clear…apparently not it seems.
I have been regularly bombarded with texts and emails for a
follow up meeting to the point where I have tried to set a second appointment
but for one reason or another not yet been able to make it.
Still the emails and the texts keep coming to a point where I
had to call “enough is enough” and line this guy up to say “back off buddy!!!”......sometimes
you have to do that right??!!
It is important we all realise that people we interact with
all have a point we cant push them past.
No matter what line of work we are in or in our dealings with
people privately none of us know the pressure people we talk to daily are
under. It is important therefore to remain empathetic, professional and
objective at all times rather than being too pushy. I admit it is a thin line
between being too pushy and not enough but that is where we need to read the
signs and back off if required.
The lesson for me here was timely as I seek to close a couple
of deals,don’t get too excited and always look for the signs that you may be
pushing too hard.Don’t blow the adrenaline rush,easy tiger!
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