Balance

I've started networking about the city the last couple months.
Starting JoeNetworks has brought a lot of light on possibilities
beyond the chambers of commerce and the franchises; BNI, TNC, ETC.

There are some independent opportunities that are closed to more than
one of any given profession.
And there are opportunities that are open.

I see it as similar to the difference between synthetic and organic.

I prefer the latter and that's is what I am attempting to create with
JoeNetworks.

At the last meeting there were a few regulars that are based in
Waukesha.
They allowed that they might be interested in doing something out
that way.

I told them it was easy. One, two, three.

1. Tell some people you will be somewhere
2. Be there and
3. Greet them.

It could take a little while to build a group and I, David, do not
have to be there to make that happen.

Some of the independent, yet closed, groups have a waiting list for
membership.
There is administration overhead to that function. I do not want to
be using potential work time to keep track of who is who at a free
meeting.

These are billable hours we're talking about.

I would like to create, or be part of, groups that are self-
administering and collaborative.

And so, ... we will think again about Yahoo Groups and Google Groups.

Honestly, as of this writing, there are no members.
As soon as there are members they can invite each other to functions
that they themselves coordinate.

groups.yahoo.com/group/joenetworks
groups.google.com/group/joenetworks

Caring

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of
the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the
questions.
Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and
actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These
are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But
the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with
the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are
the ones that care.

Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.

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"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already
tomorrow in Australia."
Charles Schultz

Thursdays

As of 5/1/08, we're on for Thursdays
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
at 5 Star Cofffee -
7358 W. Rawson Ave.

Looking for In-House & After Hours venues. Any suggestions?

email:
davidwhite at yourmessaagedoctor.com