Work, life and things in between – Day 18: Wings and wine!
Regularly, Ed (short for Edward) and I meet irregularly! Neither one of us like to book ahead and we often call on the spur of the moment. Works for us. We meet for what we now refer to as “Wings”. It would be more appropriately called wings and wine though.
In any case, we get together and enjoy a few hours of each other’s company where we get updated on the latest business gossips. Ed and I have known each other for nearly ten years. He initially was an employee of mine although I have always thought of him as a colleague.
He is bright, witty and very knowledgeable of our field in particular but of a myriad of topics in general. Tonight of course, I am sharing my thoughts about this sabbatical, my blog, my business goals, my discomfort etc. I am seeking his opinion as I trust his judgment.
I don’t easily confide in people. I don’t like the idea of individuals entering the privacy of my life but in the same time, I want to respond to these years of feedback when people always suggested I share “more of myself” with them. I am making an effort here. I am opening up so others can see more of me.
Actually, come to think of it, I do not know why I am so driven to do this. It seems quite contrary to my nature and yet, nothing excites me more (or almost nothing!) right now than the thought of getting some kind of a blog going and reaching out to several unknown people and getting their feedback. I love surprises.
Ed of course, not only has an opinion on my next computer selection, the best internet provider, the best mobile phone plans and the smartest way to set my business, but he also offers suggestions on market niche, business partnering, potential contacts etc. He makes it sound exciting.
Needless to say that my head is spinning as I leave the restaurant. It has been a long time since I saw so many possibilities ahead of me.
The best part is that I have time to think about this and hopefully come up with the right decisions. So many options, so many possibilities, not the least of which is the possibility to blow it all to Hell as well!
I must say I have this sense of a “last call” whereby I feel this next stretch of my professional life has to be right. I don’t want to spend any time doing something I do not like or, engage in a financial downwards spiral, or work with people I do not appreciate.
This is somewhat impressive; the realization that I can make a wrong move that could seriously impact my retirement years. To day 19.Regularly, Ed (short for Edward) and I meet irregularly! Neither one of us like to book ahead and we often call on the spur of the moment. Works for us. We meet for what we now refer to as “Wings”. It would be more appropriately called wings and wine though.
In any case, we get together and enjoy a few hours of each other’s company where we get updated on the latest business gossips. Ed and I have known each other for nearly ten years. He initially was an employee of mine although I have always thought of him as a colleague.
He is bright, witty and very knowledgeable of our field in particular but of a myriad of topics in general. Tonight of course, I am sharing my thoughts about this sabbatical, my blog, my business goals, my discomfort etc. I am seeking his opinion as I trust his judgment.
I don’t easily confide in people. I don’t like the idea of individuals entering the privacy of my life but in the same time, I am driven by this desire to share my thoughts, observations, lessons learned etc.
Actually, come to think of it, I do not know why I am so driven to do this. It seems quite contrary to my nature and yet, nothing excites me more (or almost nothing!) right now than the thought of getting some kind of a blog going and reaching out to several unknown people and getting their feedback. I love surprises.
Ed of course, not only has an opinion on my next computer selection, the best internet provider, the best mobile phone plans and the smartest way to set my business, but he also offers suggestions on market niche, business partnering, potential contacts etc. He makes it sound exciting.
Needless to say that my head is spinning as I leave the restaurant. It has been a long time since I saw so many possibilities ahead of me.
The best part is that I have time to think about this and hopefully come up with the right decisions. So many options, so many possibilities, not the least of which is the possibility to blow it all to Hell as well!
I must say I have this sense of a “last call” whereby I feel this next stretch of my professional life has to be right. I don’t want to spend any time doing something I do not like or, engage in a financial downwards spiral, or work with people I do not appreciate.
This is somewhat impressive; the realization that I can make a wrong move that could seriously impact my retirement years. To day 19.