Stop for 5 Minutes
It is not often that I stop for 5 minutes during a busy and hectic work day – to watch a video.
But this music video – of ‘ Stand by Me ‘, caught my attention, so I started to watch it thinking that I will watch 30 seconds or so and move on – in a minute or two ( I am a very busy man)!
Just as it was finishing (yes I watched it right to the end) a work colleague walked past – asking what was I watching?
I briefly told him and invited him over to watch it, warning him it goes for 5 minutes. Stating that he didn’t have 5 minutes to spare – he said he will have a quick look.
He too, was there till the end of the clip!
What is so engrossing about the clip – was not the song – we have all heard the song ‘ Stand by Me ‘ before.
What is so engrossing about the clip was the fact that buskers across the world performed it.
For me, I am reminded of the bigger picture, the picture I often forget and neglect when I have my head down and ass up, working day in and day out, being the boss, carrying the burdens and trying to make my business a success!
In our own domains (business and at home) – we are the Kings BUT our domain/your domain is a speck on the face of humanity.
If you are not a SME Business owner – you probably would not relate to this blog post.
To the SME Business owner – never lose sight of the Big Picture – whatever that Big Picture might be for you!
Enjoy the Video – Stop for 5 Minutes !
Playing For Change | Song Around The World “Stand By Me” from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
David Caruso has been a successful SME Business owner for 17 years.
His business has been the recipient of many local and international awards including:-
• Business Swap International Business of The Year 2006
• NSW & ACT Business of the Year 2004 & 2006
• Blacktown Business Awards 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007
David is a paid advisor to the NSW Government and sits on the Board of The Small Business Development Corporation of NSW, a body that advises the NSW Government on Small Business issues, policies and initiatives.
He also sits on the Board of Directors for Business Swap Australia, a professional and personal development organisation dedicated to SME Business Owners.
great stuff David Love getting your emails
1my whole team loved this
keep up the great blogs
the thought of stopping for 5 minutes scared the life out of me, but well worth it, cheers for the video!
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you.
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