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                                                                                       Edition 271 Monday March 2nd 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi,after the build up and the tension all week there was only one thing we could possibly do on Saturday and that was hit the Muriwai terraces at 48 in support of the mighty Black Caps.What an afternoon it turned out to be with an epic and ultimately breathless encounter at the garden of Eden!

A game of cricket is a truly magical thing that can change in a couple of balls or swishes of the bat and so it was in this emotion/action packed roller coaster ride that went down to the wire.We like the crowd at the ground and probably thousands watching around the world were gripped from the first ball to the last…WOW what a game….what a win, bragging rights for now but a long way yet to go.

Fletcher says; happiness is a NZ cricket win and a new pre loved bike from Dads favourite refuse transfer station…..looks like new!(see attached).The perks of having a dustman for an old man !!!

Last week I was stopped in my tracks by a moving speech from a friend who has terminal cancer. There is no one I know who is not affected by this terrible disease in one way or other. I thank my lucky stars and touch wood for more luck daily.My friend has been given months not years to live after making an appointment for what he thought was a routine surgery!He is fit as a fiddle and cycles thousands of km a year.I found myself getting angry that one of lifes genuine good guys like him was having to deal with such tragic circumstances when absolute rat bags run free in good health terrorising the world daily!!....Its not fair, life is not fair and the sooner we get used to it the better.I was left speechless after his passionate address as I reflected on and admired his amazing  courage.I decided to refocus on making the most of every day as a tribute to my friend for sharing what must be the worst thing that could ever possibly happen to anybody.Life is short, there are no guarantees, don’t waste a minute of the time you have.…….go the Black Caps…Cheers Jonesey!

 

Harry and the Hendersons reckon second hand bikes may be ok but second hand dog bones?....thats a bit ruff!! L

 

 

“And will you succeed? Yes you will indeed!” Dr Seuss

 

While most of you were sleeping last week I was making time with prospective customers!

I met one at 6am at a refuse transfer station on a special surveillance mission all in the interests of going the extra mile to win their business. My view is that if this is what it takes then I will do it to ensure we are successful.

The effect this sign of commitment had on our potential customer was enormous and I am confident it will result in success for us ultimately.We all have to be prepared to do whatever it takes to convince people we are worthy of their trust and their ongoing business.

The double wammy/win-win for me was that I identified three other opportunities in the time I was at the facility which made the effort to be there  all the more worthwhile.

I reckon we should all do stuff like this more often to ensure we leave no stone unturned in our quest to be more successful because “if you continue to do what you have always done then you will continue to get what you have always got”.

I admit I thought twice about getting up that early for anyone but in hindsight I am glad I did as it proved to be the right decision. Whenever I have doubts but ‘just do it’ anyway I never end up regretting it.

So next time you have a brilliant idea and then have doubts make sure you push on and do it anyway, I bet you also don’t end up regretting it. These opportunities don’t come along that often and often come dressed up like hard work so you need to make the most of them!!.....Good luck.

 

“Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered.”  Dr Seuss