Edition 310 Monday 30/11/2015
Hi,I dislike hearing that old chestnut….”I hate to say I told
you so” but when I do I know it is well deserved.So after manfully battling a
bronchial infection cruelly inflicted on me by others swimming in public pools I
finally gave in and visited my doctor.Its worth mentioning that I had no choice
given the ultimatum from my wife after countless sleepless nights from my
coughing.My long suffering wife had also suggested an inhaler would assist me
greatly,advice I chose to ignore.
My Doctor in her wisdom also felt this to be the best
remedy….”I hate to say I told you so….”.
Crikey if only I listened to people who care I could save us
all a lot of grief…must be a guy thing!
Fletcher
reckons; he also hates to say he
told me so…..but he did…when he told me secretly that he had heard his
Mum saying she was over me coughing and was not putting up with it any more!
Went to a bit of a do last week which necessitated an outing
for my preloved dinner suit and black bow tie.In true Clarke Kent style I
zipped into the downtown carpark in normal business attire and in no time
emerged totally transformed as my alter ego resplendent in A list garb ready to
save the planet!Where would one be without the trusty packet of travel wipes
for a car park super hero switch!
No matter what you are up to at this busy time of year I hope
you take the time to make sure you have fun doing it…otherwise what is the
point?...…….…….have a good one…Cheers
Jonesey!!!
Harry and the Hendersons reckon they could also have told me
so if I listened for once!
“Giving connects two
people, the giver and the receiver, and this connection gives birth to a new
sense of belonging”. - Deepak Chopra
When you go to a work/industry related do it is important you
make the most of it.
These events represent a grand opportunity to network with
our peers so it is a good idea to make sure you are prepared to do just that.
There are some things I always try to do like have my
business card holder full of new cards to be able to pass out to people I meet.
I also try to get a list of attendees before the event so I
can make a point of meeting any people attending that I particularly want to
meet.
I have attended a number of these events recently and been
able to gather some valuable information about my industry and future
opportunities for our company.
There are occasions when I arrive at these events and find
there is no one I recognise or know in the room. This is understandably many
peoples greatest fear and one that puts some people off attending.I agree this
can be daunting however you can bet that there are others in the room facing
the same dilema so I always make it my job to find them.
At a recent event I couldn’t see anyone I knew so I made a point
of talking to anyone I noticed on their own in the room. This approach soon
resulted in me being introduced to others including some who were able to share
some valuable information about a couple of new projects.
The key thing is backing yourself and having the confidence
to approach people you have never met before. My theory is that for people to
have made the effort to rsvp and actually show up they must be keen to talk to
someone or show respect and support for the company or organisation that invited
them.Most people I know who are hesitant to attend usually end up getting a lot
from these events if they can overcome their initial fear.
End of year is typically a time there are a number of these
events on so make sure you jump at the chance to attend…..you wont regret
it!......I hope these tips help you succeed…….Cheers.
“You can make more
friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in
two years by trying to get other people interested in you”. - Dale Carnegie
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