For some of you not familiar with the concept of "minding the dash", I will explain. I am sure this concept will have some affect on your life in some way - if it has not already.The concept of "minding the dash", explains that “the dash” between the two dates (birth and death) that will eventually be on our grave marker. That "dash" will represent the entirety of our life and how we made use of the time that we were given.
As many of you know, the China/Malaysia Trade Mission 2010 is a week away! Soo, for the 45 Junior Team Canada delegates (myself included), that dash has generally been filled with much success, ambition and the less travelled road.
Now, as the mission approaches, that dash happens to be filled with several other numbers:
Our group of 45; the number of times we have had success in something; the number of companies, community organizations and people that are supporting our endeavour; the number of sponsorships we have raised as a team; the number of amazing stories we have heard from Terry; the number of Chinese community and business leaders we will meet, and the number of hearts and minds we have and will continue to touch.
Soo, as our countdown begins, T-minus ONE WEEK....there is much more than just time, in which we are counting:
We are counting the items we can fit in ONE piece of luggage; we are counting on good weather; we are counting on our own abilities; we are counting on support from family and friends; and most of all, we are counting on each other as a team - Junior Team Canada China/Malaysia 2010. Soo...no matter what endeavours you take on today, tomorrow, or next year - always "mind the dash" and in the wise words of Terry Clifford: "live your life in seconds."
Minding seconds is a great approach but remember life can turn in seconds and if you miss a few you can always use a few more to rectify the situation, so don't completely focus on the seconds since they will take care of themselves. Keep your focus and passion on the years since when they slip away they are a lot harder to get back, take this from someone who lost many years but has now caught up by remembering what I lost and making sure I will not lose future years. Keep the seconds in check but mind the years since getting them back will take more work and you might not have years in the bank. You are bright and will definitely succeed in everything you do but always plan ahead and you will be able to adjust easier than you would when planning by seconds. Enjoy your trip and make many contacts since networking in the career you have chosen will set you apart from the rest.
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