60 Seconds of Fame
Louie Jones of The Louie Jones Show on Blog Talk Radio once told me to look for the gray cars. Translation: Pay attention to the opportunities around you. Like gray cars, they blend into the atmosphere. Once aware of them, though, they are easily seen.
In October I identified one when I stepped off the elevator of the visitors’ bureau in my town and noticed a camera crew taping a promotion for the city. Curiousity got me noticed. But it was the chit-chat which followed that got me invited into the piece. Because time was a factor, we improvised. And one take later I was being recognized on the street.
I could have conducted my business in the bureau and been on my way. Instead, I chose to smile and be friendly and a moment that cost me nothing paid me. Who knows where it might lead?
Louie was right. Opportunities are out there. We just have to pay attention to see them.
Click on the link to see the clip:
December 4th, 2009 at 11:18 am
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December 7th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Hey Karen–
WOWEE!You looked GREAT and so at home in front of the camera! Congratulations for finding your gray car and hopping on for the ride. You’re right, who knows where this might lead?!
December 7th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
It is true. If we just open our eyes, there is a world of opportunity to discover.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Awesome, I must remember to look for my gray car. Congratulations, what an opportunity. A true natural.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Ladies
Hope you enjoyed the video. It makes me remember all the great things in my city. Can’t wait for the next “ride”.
December 17th, 2009 at 12:40 am
Amazing that you remembered that portion of the class— but you spotted your gray car and it paid off. The video was great and now you are a part of the city’s promotional package! Congratulations—- and I’ll be sure to let Louie know
January 2nd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Way to go! I will heed that advice about those gray cars! As much as I love red you usually only see the gray when the red is not getting in the way.