An old friend and mentor of mine used to tell me (at every
opportunity) that in order to be a good consultant, you always have to be
thinking ahead with the contingencies. "When they think you're gonna zig,
you gotta be ready to zag!" She would say, as an extension.
I've always prided myself on the ability to come-up with
contingences for all foreseeable situations. Which is not to mention the
ability to come-up with contingencies for many surprise opportunities; there
are no problems, just unforeseen opportunities to prove yourself!
So when, for example, my PC conked-out while trying to get
ready for the trip, I switched to my personal PC to edit the documents and then
emailed them to my colleagues at the office. Faced with a hotel that had no
internet so I couldn't get my personal email, I decided that the only way to
keep in touch was to seek-out a pub that has Wi-Fi and connect there.
Some of you, my dear readers, may get the mistaken
impression that I simply spend so much time in pubs because I have an affinity
for the Beers and Ales of the British Isles. I assure you that this is not the
case. I do, in fact, thoroughly enjoy a good pint now and
again, but I spend so much time in pubs because they tend to have free Wi-Fi.
It is simply that I feel the need to keep in touch. It is a sacrifice, but
nothing is too much trouble for my friends!
It was a very busy day today, I had Knowledge Transfer
with my colleague over here in Wembley much of the day, had to get my PC
Repaired by the IT gurus, and had to make the final arrangements for the trip.
It was a grueling day and now, I believe there is a pint somewhere that is
calling my name!
Wherever you are today, I hope you have had a productive
day!
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