When Things Go Badly

Don Grose
An all too well intentioned individual approached me
in the hallway during a recent very rare appearance in
the office..."Sorry to hear about that big account that
cancelled." he said. My response was a very simple and
sincere, "Thanks." And then I quickly added, " But
these things happen." I phrased it a little differently
than that but you get the general idea. Fact is,
that I have enjoyed the benefits of dealing with that
particular "piece of business" for several years..and
I'm much better off having had that good fortune.
It may take a couple of years to fully replace the
loss that business represents - but if I want it to happen more quickly I can. The nice thing about
sales and advertising sales particularly, is that
there is only person to whom I ultimately answer -
and that is me. Bottom line - this is merely a
three putt in the lifelong game of golf - and when
they write the history of the world it will barely
get a mention.
I cannot speak for anyone else, but I have so much for which to be thankful. I live in a part of the world
that knows peace, my family is healthy, I have a
terrific wife and two great sons of whom I am over-
the-top proud, and I have grown to love a border
collie who continues to teach me patience. My life is full and as fullfilling as I want it to be - and that
folks is what it is all about.
When things go poorly - take a second - I'll bet without too much thought you can find someone whose
far worse off than you.
Change is inevitable - unless you're dealing with a
vending machine.
Drop me a line sometime - I don't bite unless you're
masquerading like a veal cutlet with fries and cole slaw on the side...
Bless
Don