It’s not funny. I lose track
of stuff all the time. I lost two important flash drives at Starbucks for a
whole week. I lost track of my briefcase at a design firm I was working with on
a project. (The place isn’t that big either. Believe me.) I go into panic mode
when I don’t know where I left my wallet, keys, phone or some guy’s business
card. Am I losing my marbles?
Alzheimer's disease is a
progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or
neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and
behavioral changes. Tragically, I saw my mother succumb to this disease. She
died this past year. Ironically, she was always fond of saying “I’ll do
anything for you kids as long as you remember.” I hope to God I am only
absent-minded but you have to wonder sometimes.
One thing I have to point out
before the readers of this article jump to conclusions, I am trying to manage a
business all by myself. I am my own brand. I am a company of one. I have no
receptionist. I have no secretary. Yet, I am calling on prospects, trying to
keep projects on schedule, networking and volunteering. Of course, I am also
trying to stay current on personal business - like keeping my car running (in
spite of an odometer that had passed 100,000 miles) and paying utility bills.
I have spent most of my
working life working for others. Companies have structure and staff you take
for granted until you are trying to run your own show. I know what I am doing
is not for everybody and maybe it isn’t even right for me. (Some days I
wonder.) But, every now and then I make something happen that is remarkable.
(If I do say so myself.) Something that would never have happened if it hadn’t
been for a little initiative. It is so great to make things happen.
If I can keep track of your
wallet, keys, my cell phone and don’t quit – just maybe I will be able to earn
my way. How about you?
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