When Having a Bad Day, Consider Adolphe Sax’s Story…
Last week, I had one of those days when nothing went right.
It made me grumpy. And as I grumped around, I focused more on feeling sorry for myself and less on staying focused and productive.
That made it worse.
I got past it, but it made me think about how easy it is to lose perspective.
With hindsight, I know the nothing-went-right day wasn’t THAT bad. I just let it get to me.
That day wasn’t as bad as Adolphe Sax’s childhood.
Looking for perspective on a bad day? Meet Adolphe:
He was born in 1814 in Belgium, and then…
One day he fell from a third-storey window and hit his head on a stone. He survived and carried on.
Another day, he accidentally drank a bowl of acidic water. That didn’t stop him.
Nor did the pin he swallowed.
He was seriously burnt…
…twice…
…first, in a gunpowder explosion…
…then, when he tripped and fell onto a scorching cast-iron frying pan.
He survived an accidental poisoning (varnish).
He dusted himself off after he was hit in the head by a rock.
He kept going after he fell into a river and nearly died.
And then, in 1846…
…after lots of trial and error…
…after lots of failing forward…
Adolphe invented and patented the saxophone.
So next time you’re having a bad day and grumping around and feeling sorry for yourself…
…Turn on your favorite John Coltrane or Charlie Parker album…
…or crank up Springsteen’s “Born to Run” and enjoy those blow-the-roof-off Clarence Clemons solos…
…or if easy-listening is your thing, mellow out with Kenny G.
Then remind yourself that all those great sounds exist because Adolphe Sax didn’t let bad days (many of them) hold him back.
Don't go away yet..
p.s. Coaches, authors, and consultants hire me to power-up their creative content and storytelling to captivate prospects, stand-out and book more business.
Whenever you're ready, here are several ways I can help you become a storytelling stand-out so you'll land more clients without pitching and prodding:
1) Get the Story Power Profit Pack -- 52 Strategies, Tips, and Tactics  to Transform Your Content from Ignored to Adored.
2) Watch the free, 7-minute Micro-Training: “The 3 Most Important Storytelling Keys to Captivate Prospects and Inspire Them to Act -- Without Pitching and Prodding.”
3) Become a Story Power VIP: Master how to discover, assemble, and deliver business-building stories. Twice-monthly live masterclasses. Members-only content. One-on-one feedback and consulting sessions. And more… If you'd like to learn more about our VIP program, just reply to this email and put "Story Power VIP" in the subject line. I’ll contact you with more details.
4) Work with me one-on-one: If you’re interested in working directly with me -- to discover, assemble, and deliver powerful, business-building stories -- simply reply to this email and change the subject line to "Private Client." Tell me a little about yourself, your business, and what you'd like to accomplish, and I'll reply to discuss options.
5) Invite me to speak at an event: I can tailor a presentation that meets the specific needs of your organization. Informative. Entertaining. Virtual or live. Potential for continuing education credits when applicable for your group. If interested, reply to this email and change the subject line to “Speaking Engagement.” I’ll circle back to discuss the possibilities.
Want to get great content like this...
...delivered straight to your inbox?
Join our email list...
Post Categories
Previous Post
Next Post
