Archive for January, 2009

Focus on What You Can Control

Monday, January 26th, 2009

It’s the first week in my new office and there are still a few outstanding issues to be resolved. Window treatments, reception area chairs, and a few pictures still to be hung. The goal is to create a warm, but professional environment where clients will feel comfortable. I believe we should control the things we can and don’t fret about the rest. What can we control? Plenty! The most important area we control is our ethical compass.
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Plasma TV…$400. New leather chairs…$700. Positive first impression….priceless!

Monday, January 19th, 2009

After much waiting, permits, and connection of utilities, I am finally in my new office. Even though the move was only next door, it took about 18 hours to complete. The new place is very, very nice. There’s an executive office with French doors, a conference room, and a separate office where I’ll keep my printers, fax machine, etc. There is also a full kitchen, a private bathroom, and a roomy reception area. The conference room is where I’ll put my plasma TV. I’ll use it to project from my laptop to the TV. Financial planning in hi def, now that’s a novel idea.

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