Today’s truth is this: it feels good to be part of a team.
I love independent work. I went to an independent, work-at-your-own-pace high school. I place high value on autonomy and personal freedom.
But it’s reaaaaaaaallly nice to feel valued enough to actively contribute to something bigger than all of us. This kind of work is what moves the world forward.
No, really.
Thanks to my new “crew” for reaching out and making me feel valued both personally (read: chilli crab) and professionally (read: big strategic plans). In particular, two things really knocked me on the head tonight:
- Jeff: your openness and willingness to listen critically helped me process several things that I think will be clearer after they’ve marinated in the “broth” of our conversation. Talking with you is always good for my brain.
- Jabiz: your parting words to me as I headed to a taxi were so small but SO WELCOMING. I squealed in delight when you uttered them, but later en route home, I very nearly cried tears of stupefied glee thinking of those words.
Thank you.
**Oh, and Keri-Lee, of course your crabtastic enthusiasm is always a crackup!
