Monday, June 8, 2020

Go where the opportunities are


Just before lockdown I had an appointment booked to have a new boiler installed. The plumber arrived, we started chatting, and he told me he was living about 2 hours away. I was surprised and asked, “Why didn't they find anyone who lives closer?”

He said, “Loads of people are not willing to travel, I don't understand it as they then moan about the fact that there is no work where they are based. So I have been travelling the country a fair bit, I don't mind doing that and working on Saturdays, in the end it pays the bills right?”

Yes, I thought THAT is the right attitude!

Think: Go where the opportunities are and stretch yourself. It's not always convenient, but no point trying to fish in an empty pond right? Push yourself every day, and you will reach the next goal faster!

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