You Never Know
Scene #1
I arrived in Dallas to give a speech. A man at the airport held up a sign with my name on it, picked up my luggage and escorted me to his car. He said he would be my driver all weekend.
Then we began to chat. Can you imagine how surprised I was to discover that my “driver” was the CEO of Neiman Marcus?!
His wife was on the board of directors of the organization that had hired me to keynote their conference. He was volunteering all weekend as my chauffeur.
Scene #2
Ralph Nader, the perennial presidential candidate, flew into Los Angeles to give a speech. A friend of mine asked if I would pick him up at the airport and drive him to his lecture.
I thought it would be interesting to meet him but when he got into the car, he turned aside, closed his eyes and did not talk.
Benefits come both from on high and from the humble. Accept all gifts graciously, though the reward may not be what you truly need or hoped for.
You never know where your rewards are going to come from.
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1yAgree Shar, You never know where your rewards are going to come from.
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1yThis is a great reminder on how important it is to live your values at all times. You'd never know who you'll encounter. I especially love that the CEO of NM was your chauffeur! Good for you for engaging with him which resulted in business down the line.
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1y"Talk about unexpected twists in the road of life! The CEO as your chauffeur and a silent car ride with Ralph Nader—these are the kinds of stories that make you realize life's full of surprises. It's a wild ride of chance encounters and unforeseen opportunities. Here's to embracing the unexpected and the adventures it brings!
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1yThanks for the info and the invitation, Shar McBee. I especially like this statement: Benefits come both from on high and from the humble. 😀
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1yWhat a fascinating story! It’s a great reminder that opportunities can come from the most unexpected places. It’s all about being open, gracious, and appreciative of every interaction.