Every once in a while I meet an exceptional human being. This is rare since I set the bar extremely high to make it into this category. But recently I meet a lady named Stacey. A quick description of Stacey includes her age of 84 years on earth, works 12 hours a day by herself and generates more income and creates and jobs then her much larger competitors. Constant award winner, Educator, Key Note Speaker and written about in trade magazines etc.
What is even more amazing then her age, is that this terrific talent and casting agent is almost blind. Last time I checked, having decent vision, evaluating castings and head shots were important aspects of the daily job. The first time I met her, I almost fell out of my chair. How can this beautiful elderly lady be so sharp, motivated, intense and keen about her industry,even at this stage of her life. Even famous actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor have not been able to keep up their craft at their later stages in their career, as this unique lady.
Unfortunately, here in South Florida, I find the work ethic to be a bit lacking. If you disagree, drive along any major highway or busy boulevard to find a parking lot of cars at exactly 5:30. Even in my office, when it comes to 5:00 pm, the whistle blows and the entire department is out the door like Gone With the Wind. Where is the fire? It comes down to the mental attitude of it can wait until tomorrow. Leave a message for someone and good luck if you receive a returned phone call. Ask a co-worker to help you after hours and they will look at you like you have three heads. I think you get my drift.
My new senior friend works till all hours of the night, burns up the phone lines and is so passionate about helping people, that she will probably live till 120 years old. If she can bust her butt the way she does, then why are people in their 30's and 40's doing their 9 to 5 "shift " and bolting.
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