Attending a four-day
conference is something I haven’t done in years, and for any of you who have
attended events in the US, you will know that they pack a lot into their
day. It was 9-7pm – making for a long
day when you are taking in new information.
Most of the information
was new to me, especially on the technical side so I could almost physically
feel my brain swell up and expand to accommodate these new insights. But it
wasn’t just an information-overload, it was a people-overdose too. And I am an extrovert.
There were around 750
people there – all shapes, sizes and backgrounds – all with a similar goal of
learning how to package themselves as an expert – but that is where the common
denominators ended. It was a mixed
group, several of whom we had to hug throughout the day.
As someone married for 42
years to the same man, I don’t think I have ever hugged so many men who were
strangers to me.J
But don’t get me wrong… it
was a wonderful experience, one that pushed me beyond my comfort zone to look
beyond and recognize the potential opportunities ahead of me.
I am in total awe of
Brendon Burchard’s ability to stay focused, motivated and physically able to
talk after four days of presentations.
He was amazing and just the type of speaker I best enjoy – one with
humour and the ability to laugh at himself, while delivering useful
information.
People have been asking me
about what was major takeaway and to be honest, I am still synthesizing the
experience, but I know I have learned a lot, and bit by bit I will be
implementing the knowledge gained. In fact, Brendon gave us a 90-day challenge
– so stay tuned.
Like the hard drive on my
computer, I need to clear some space so I can incorporate this new learning,
which means I have to delete some prior perspectives and adapt to this new
reality.
It speaks to the fact that
someone in her sixties still has room to grow, and right now, like children, I
am on a growth spurt.