Re:Whose Life are You Going to Change?
by asmithmd1 on Friday December 03, 2010 @12:33PM
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Now THAT is not taking no for an answer -- he is talking to a senior person in the company he works for:
“I’m really sorry, Mark. I wish I could help you.”
“But you can. You have the power to change my life forever. I want to know what it’s going to take to get you to say ‘yes’ because that’s why I flew to Chicago. I came here for this 30 minute moment.”
Silence. Stupefied silence.
“Cory, what’s it going to take?”
Silence. I didn’t speak again. I stared into his eyes.
Pausch's book also carries the message that you can be persistent and obtain anything you want. But I really like Suster's stories of paying it forward to others.
Re:Whose Life are You Going to Change?
by DavidWBaldwin on Friday December 03, 2010 @02:02PM
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This is a great post and at a great time of year. Remember there are many ways to pay forward and everyone loves the one who gives without expecting attention.
“I’m really sorry, Mark. I wish I could help you.”
“But you can. You have the power to change my life forever. I want to know what it’s going to take to get you to say ‘yes’ because that’s why I flew to Chicago. I came here for this 30 minute moment.”
Silence. Stupefied silence.
“Cory, what’s it going to take?”
Silence. I didn’t speak again. I stared into his eyes.
Cory: “Aargh.” Sigh. ”Errrgh.”
“Oh, OK. Fine.
Pausch's book also carries the message that you can be persistent and obtain anything you want. But I really like Suster's stories of paying it forward to others.
Inspiring stuff- thanks, Mark!
Mark J. Landay