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Funny Thing About Perceptions…

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By Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta

While traveling this week I was reminded of how I came to write my book Texting Harry.  It was an eye-opening story about one person’s willingness to re-think options, re-assess the desire to learn new things and re-evaluate how to fit into a future where change happens at the click of a mouse.   Harry believed that texting was “stupid” and social media was a “waste of time.”

It’s funny isn’t it?  How sometimes perceptions can change and lives can change in the blink of an eye?

I was on a plane and delayed, texting my husband, and “Grumpy Harry” as I dubbed him was sitting next to me.  He saw me texting and gave me his instant opinion on what a waste of time he believed it was. It was going to be a LONG four hour flight I thought.  But we got to talking and finally the topic of grandkids came up and he finally opened up.  Turns out he had a grandson, Chad – that he hadn’t talked to in some time.   I asked, “You want to text him?”  “Ahh, he’s in school” he said…  But he texted…and connected – again…

Here’s the story…a little video about my “Harry” experience… Watch Texting Harry

I hope you’ll watch…and I hope even more that it causes you to think about the relationships in your life.  About willingness to change, adapt, overcome…open up.  It’s a good month for re-discovering relationships, re-defining your perceptions and remember that when we stop learning we stop growing — and life is too short for that.

It’s  been an amazing couple of weeks in front of incredible audiences and I thank all of you who listened and laughed with me.  Not just for being there – but for teaching me as well.  Don’t you just LOVE when learning and teaching all coincide?

Happy February…leave me a note here and tell me YOUR best “Ah-ha” moment…I can’t wait to hear!

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Categories: Life Balance, Relationship Builders Tags: changing habits, Changing Perceptions, Communication, connie podesta, Motivation, Motivational Speaker, perceptions, personal development, personal growth, Texting Harry, texting harry

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Connie Podesta is a game-changing, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, style and personality have made her one of the most memorable, in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years.Two million people. 1000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author. Seven books. Former Radio/TV personality. Comedienne. Human Relations Expert. Therapist for 30 years. Topics on sales, leadership, change, life balance and success. And (what we all probably could use now and then)…a Comedienne. To learn more about Connie and what she can do for your team visit her site www.conniepodesta.com or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Connie.Speaks -- she’s fun to follow!

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