I was at a networking event this morning, and was catching up with my friend Dan. Because we hadn't seen each other since the summer, I was getting the update on the family vacation. He told me they went to the Hamptons for a couple of weeks, and then he said something which stopped me in my tracks.
He said, "Before we left for vacation, my son Josh told me he had three goals."
Goals, from an 8 year old? I couldn't wait to hear this. I asked, "What were they?"
"He wanted to meet Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, and Derek Jeeter."
I smiled. "Really? What happened?"
Dan told me that in the two weeks they were away, Josh accomplished two out of three of his goals.
How did this happen?
One day, they decided to attend the Bridgehampton Classic. Bruce's daughter competes in this event. As fortune would have it, Josh spied Bruce surrounded by autograph seekers, holding a book in his hand. Josh elbowed his way toward The Boss, and asked about the book. Bruce handed him the book, and autographed it for a thrilled Josh.
Then, one evening, the family was out to dinner. Who should they see at a nearby table? Paul McCartney and guests. Not to miss out on reaching his goal and meeting this music icon, Josh approached their table and got Paul's autograph as well.
Coincidence? Chance, you say? Well, maybe. But it is very clear that young Josh has the get-it factor. He knows who he wants to meet and puts himself in the right environments to meet the right people. And he's learned this before the age of 10.
Isn't this what all of us want? To be in the right places to meet the right people? Well, if there's someone on your list, you might want to reach out to Josh. I'd hurry. He's now got his sights set on Bono.
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