(Video) Employees Must Wash Their Hands Before Returning to Work
So my family and I visited our neighborhood Italian cafe and sandwich shop this evening, after she had a frustrating day at work. Cafe Buongiorno’s has the BEST Paninis, and ...
So my family and I visited our neighborhood Italian cafe and sandwich shop this evening, after she had a frustrating day at work.
Cafe Buongiorno’s has the BEST Paninis, and Gellato, anywhere!
They’re very family-oriented, so folks like us, with kids, love going there.
Before eating, my 3-year old son and I went into the bathroom to wash our hands.
While in there, he read the following sign:
His subsequent question that made me want to laugh… and cry.
The video tells the story. It was a profound moment for me.
My son’s question reminded me
- Why I work so hard,
- Why I take the path less traveled,
- Why I pursue my true calling, even when conventional wisdom says to do otherwise
Watch the video,and share your own profound about the “Employees Must Wash Their Hands” moment.
- What reminded you that you were on the right path?
- What commonplace occurrence reminded you to escape the Rat Race, and build a real legacy?
Sometimes, you just have to laugh.
Kids say the most amazing things…
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Bolaji O, known as "The Nocrastinator", is an expert in goal getting for digital entrepreneurs.
9 Responses to this article
Great video, Bolaji! So what happens if he tells you later that he wants to be a doctor?
Shae´s last [type] ..Getting a Head Start on 2011
Ha ha… Shae Bynes always gotta have a comeback. LOL!
Well – coming from a family of doctor and all… I recognize how important what they do is to society.
But I also recognize how overworked most of them are, despite the high salaries.
And how little they control their professional destiny. (Specialists do have more control, but are still ultimately employees)
If he wants to be a doctor, I’ll teach him how to make a living way before he becomes a doctor, so that medicine becomes a vocation, not a job.
I’m thinking that before my boys are out of college, they should have built profitable companies, with their own hand-washing employees.
My thoughts exactly! I’m ok if my girls end up being employees for something they are passionate about but just want to do my best to equip them to be in a position where they work those positions only because they WANT to and not because they HAVE to.
Shae´s last [type] ..Getting a Head Start on 2011
Nice one, Shae.
And your two girls are in an enviable position. They’re getting to watch you and their Dad work both sides of the field – corporate employment, and entrepreneurship.
In fact, with your growing empire, they’re seeing all KINDS of entrepreneurship!
Real estate…
Network marketing…
Information products / Internet marketing…
(list to be continued…)
They’ll have so many references when it comes to living a successful life, that they’ll be able to apply the principles you’re teaching and practicing now, to whatever their passion is.
Funny – a good friend of mine, Dr Mani – is an Internet Marketer AND a heart surgeon.
You can’t beat that with a bat.
Bolaji O´s last [type] ..Video The Fear of Failure
Bolaji,
I think the teachable moment you experienced was awesome! Your response was equally so…
I was on your son’s end of such a moment while attending Morehouse College as a junior in a marketing class. A group of students complained about their fast food jobs and our professor suggested that instead of complaining find out where the proprietors get the french fries, cups and packaging from and create your own game.
Well, that experience remains with me to this day and as a part of the fuel that drives me. You never know who is watching I suppose…
John
John Easton´s last [type] ..The Attraction Strategy to Start Right Now
What’s up, John!
LOVE THAT MOMENT that your professor created! Isn’t it amazing that it’s stuck with you, after all these years?
I wonder how many of those guys actually took the lesson to heart?
And it’s interesting that we have doctors mentioned in Shae’s comment, and then fast food employees in yours.
Very different earning power… but still with that dreaded “E” on their chest (Employee)
I think I’ll teach my son how to draw Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow Quadrant now… LOL!
(For anyone who’s not familiar – here’s a video link to teach you all about it. The simiilarly-titled book is a MUST READ for your financial education!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yywKO_xqXIY
That is awesome, John!
Shae´s last [type] ..Getting a Head Start on 2011
Hey Bolaji, I am here from MWA forum.
What a great post!
I had the same upbringing as ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’… “you know… keep your head down and get good exam results for a big corporation to employ you. Then stay for the pension in 35 years time etc….
I managed to break free 3.5 years ago (after being employed for 20) so there is still time for financial freedom!
I have already educated my daughters that they will all be their own bosses. They can do what ever they want providing it’s their own company. So far, I am pleased to say that the eldest one is right on track to be a chef and she is only 12 years old!!
Check out my parenting site too http://www.howtobethebestparent.com for great ideas for your 2 boys.
To our success!
Wayne (Joe) Evans
Waaaaaayne!
What’s up, bro! Thanks for your comment. And thanks for sharing some of your “Rat Race Escape” story.
Wow 20 years… you were “deep” in the matrix. How did they ever let you out? LOL!
I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I will be sure to check out http://www.HowToBeTheBestParent.com, because these two kids of ours (the 3 year old especially) are constantly having us go back to “school” to learn how to deal with the daily scenarios! LOL!
It takes a lot of patience, creativity, humility, energy, and love to be a good parent.
And every day, we give it our best shot.
Check out your site now!
p.s. LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of the 12 -year old chef! Way to go!