Object lessons

Yesterday, my firm hosted an Open House and Ribbon Cutting for our new offices.  When the Chamber asked me to do it after rejoining as a new business, I said yes. BUT!  The event was 10:00am in the morning on a Thursday. What if no one comes? What would be a good attendance? is it 15 or 50 people? I kept posting on FACEBOOK trying to brow-beat someone into coming. I even invited my consultants and they said yes, BUT what if something comes up? Yikes! 

At ten minutes till no one was there, but at 5 till everyone came.  I was elated. The consultants were there. Some of my clients were there. Friends and family.  I even heard people say that, "the attendance was unusually large."  It was a great day!

To unwind I went to the Musice Hall of Fame concert featuring Heath Wright. Heath is the former lead signer of the country group, "Ricochet" and is great singer and guitar player.  He svn covered some of my favorite songs and did fantastic. But here is the deal: His band was used to playing crowded venues and large concerts, but Thursday night he started  the night with about 15 people.

Later about 5 more came and I was embarrassed for him even though he did not let it show. He put on a show worthy of 15,000.  

I considered the day and realized that all was well. Heath stated that he plays many casinos that are packed with people drinking and talking and not paying attention. he enjoyed playing for people who love the music.

Good lesson:  If you can get anyone to pay attention to what you love, it's a great day.