You’re So Good At This

I love Chris Rock - stand up comedian, movie star, Oscar host.
He has so many “bits” that I love.
Not all of them are suitable for reproduction here.
But one that really stands out for me is his definition of a job, versus a career.
If you have a career there aren’t enough hours in the day.
If you have a job, the days, minutes and hours can’t pass quickly enough.
True d'at.
There’s another line he uses that I really believe in.
Don’t let your happiness make someone else sad.
Don’t let your happiness make someone else sad.
He says it twice so I’m going to.
Its particularly true around your skills at work.
Never let your knowledge put the fear into your clients.
You may see the pitfalls well in advance.
The dangers in the road ahead.
After all its what you do, you know what may happen.
But rather than panic the client and come to the rescue, try presenting the solution first.
Show your knowledge in a pre-emptive way.
It’ll build your confidence, as well as the clients.
Make it all possible.
Otherwise, you’re just like the mechanic who looks under the bonnet, sucks the air through his teeth and shakes his head.
“Hmmmm, it’s gonna cost you...”