July 21, 2011...
Recently, I went to a professional networking meeting. Maybe you've gone to a few, too.
I had been to a couple before...maybe three...maybe four. I don't think
I'd ever been fully committed to meeting anybody who could truly add to
my success in one of these situations. And I hadn't. Call it being
close-minded.
Last night was different.
Maybe it was the setting. Maybe it was the individuals present. Undoubtedly, it was me.
My effort...my attitude...my interest...my maturity, added together last
night, those four reasons created an opportunity to meet some pretty
impressive people. A few of these people had the ability...and
willingness...to open new doors and directions for me. It was a great
experience.
Often in life as we get older, we point to how great it was when we were
younger. And then we sigh thinking "those were the days." But
sometimes...when we grow up...the chance to grow in wisdom can be pretty
darn special, too.
And you know what? These are pretty great days, too.
By Shawn Anderson