Edition
211 Monday November 11th 2013
Hi, mortality is not
my favourite conversation topic however in the last couple of weeks two guys I
know, both baby booming, seemingly bullet proof 59ers have recently and sadly
passed far too early from this world. Apart from knowing them well they both
shared the same age and birth year (1959). This makes the bullet proof
protection I think I have sometimes seem extremely vulnerable. It is times like
these that I realise every day above ground is a good one and that every day I
live that I don’t make the most of is a wasted one. Stating the obvious I guess but a
timely reminder to focus on what is important and to leave what can wait!......Just
do it!
I jetted into
Palmy for the big Toastmasters gig on the weekend and competed against New
Zealands best 150 second story tellersJthe tension in the Regent Theatre
on Broadway (of course) was electric as the large predominantly Toastmaster
crowd was treated to an impromptu speaking battle of the most impeccably high standard.
Nine winners representing their Divisons from far and wide around the nation
came with the highest ambitions and the sharpest skills all hoping to reign
victorious however there could only be one winner………and the winner
was……….another rooster!!!aarrrggghhhh
Yes you do
hate it when that happens however what doesn’t devastate you emotionally and
mentally for the rest of your life makes you stronger,wiser and better next
time…..and even though you curse and say
there wont be a next time you sort of know that once the dust settles……….there
will beJ
On a positive
note I did manage to finish second although in the greater scheme of things it
sucked. When I was a coach I always
believed that participation was fundamental and that to participate to the best
of your ability everytime and to learn from mistakes and failures along the way
was the key. Winning was important but not everything as long as improvement
was obvious and tangible…..yes in the words of Arnie the Terminator…….”Ill be
back and I assure you after this experience Ill be better”
Hey, speaking
of winning and always striving to be better what about the mighty AB’s
continuing on their victorious way against the French !!! England next week
….bring it on!!
Make the most
of what you have with those you love and don’t waste a minute of any day above
ground. Have a great week, cheers Jonesey.
Harry
and the Hendersons reckon Palmy is overrated !!
“Before you can work
smart you must work hard.” Walt Disney
Cold
calling business to business is tough work so why not simplify things! Sound
good?
I have
been going on recently about networking and attending business association and
industry group functions and events………….. for good reason.
These
events bring a months worth of cold call contacts into one room and if you are
good at circulating you will come away with a handfull maybe even a sales
satchel full of leads and potential orders and new customers.
I have
talked about ‘working smarter not harder’ and this is one sure fired way of
doing it. If you are not ‘linked in’ to industry and business groups related to
your business then you are missing out while others are talking to potential
customers (and probably your customers).
Even if
you are not in sales then it is good to make yourself aware of what is
happening in your industry and those that do business with your industry. www.linkedin.co.nz is a great tool for
advancing this cause and at the very least you should be into it.
Like the
Chinese proverb says, you will wait a long time for the roast duck to fly into
your mouth in life. Those who invariably make the most of their time are the
ones who find ways to work smarter at work and at home……can you put your hand
on your heart and say you are one of them?? Just do it!
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