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To Be Successful, You Should Always Be "On the Clock!"

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Title Insurance

Last week was a very busy week.  Finally, Friday had rolled around and all I wanted to do was relax, have a nice dinner and perhaps a couple beverages.  My wife and I went to Benihana.  Since we were a party of two, we were sat with a group of six who were apparently celebrating a birthday. 

Throughout dinner, my wife and I are talking about work and trading war stories and at one point, out of the corner of my eye, I notice that one person from the other party is looking over at me.  Obviously, something I said had caught his attention.  I wanted to say something, but I thought maybe I mistook his reaction and I didn't want to interrupt their birthday dinner.

As dinner wrapped up, I noticed he was looking in my direction again.  Just as I was about to say something, he said that I looked familiar and he asked me where I work.  I told him and as it turns out, he is a realtor for a pretty prominant agency here in the Pittsburgh area.

There I was, 9:30 at night.  A few hours earlier, I just wanted to relax and try to forget about work for awhile, but before I knew it, I was putting a few more hours in!  It just goes to show you, when you least expect it, you may find yourself "clocking in" for some overtime!

Please share any stories you may have as far as making business contacts in different places.

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Scott Hoen
Carson City, NV
Carson City Clerk Recorder / Public Administrator

I agree -- it is a commitment and 24/7 wins -- don't forget your family is number 1 though

Aug 14, 2008 06:43 AM
Sharon Harris
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Hanover, PA
Realtor

I hear ya!! I too can not wait to relax and unwind come Fri. Never fails something comes up and I am still at it 9:pm.. Oh well could be worse..

Aug 18, 2008 10:28 AM
James Wexler
wexzilla.com - Scottsdale, AZ

best of luck in the game today. The good news is that at least on of us will be very happy after the Super Bowl ! Enjoy !

Jan 31, 2009 04:09 PM
John Doe
Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks for the post James.  I have to say that I think this was the best Super Bowl I have seen.  The Cardinals have nothing to be ashamed of.  They definitely proved that they deserved to have been there.

Feb 04, 2009 02:05 PM