Yesterday before changing the appointments for two, not just one MRI and then spending time at the Honda dealer and eventually at the RSM Toyota dealer, I had met Steve at Bagel and Brew.
“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”
“5” Steve Smith, 30: “You’ve a solid feel for one part of the deal, and then there are other parts in which you’re not so surefooted. With study and repetition, you will master every aspect of the interaction.” Gemini
Hi and welcome to Thursday’s Episode 173 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 20th day of February in winter of 2020.
Context
I followed my game plan of establishing common ground — asking how long he’d lived in Mission Viejo and then sharing personal stories about me and Emma the Baroness.
How we lived in the Newport Beach neighborhoods known as Corona del Mar and Balboa Island before lucking out by “winning” three real estate lotteries from one in Irvine to two in Mission Viejo for Finisterra and Pinecrest.
He didn’t recall the name of one of original HR execs from his company (before his transfer from Texas) who contributed to the Orange County Development Round Table (OCDRT), but said he leaned on corporate HR partners both in Houston and in California while progressing through sales.
Now he said his son is in a corporate role of VMWare, which he had never heard of, and was experiencing the shifting sands of corporate life in sales management like he had.
I told him about my trials and tribulations with WordPress (he hadn’t heard of it) and my 6 websites (he had someone else do his) and self-publishing about where to live when we had considered our moves.
And about work — the results from the OCDRT collaboration project.
And, to leaving a legacy after talking about his last week’s visit to wrap up his mother’s estate, passing in her 90s.
“Yeah, we expected it, but you don’t really, right?”
It’s still a shock.
Another HR guy from his work passed away too last week or so.
We got serious for a while describing my unexpected profound reactions to Italian history and art.
And, he nodded in agreement with how you can’t miss the highlights if you’re vacationing in Italy — the Renaissance, Coliseum and Vatican in Florence, Venice and Rome.
I asked if he was Steven or Stephen. Steven.
Steven.
“What is it Dale Carnegy says, ‘A name is the most powerful … something,’” he volunteered in reaction to my segue to Thanksgiving with expectant Millennials and the absence of Steve on their list of names in consideration.
I drew blanks from him when I asked the do-you-know-many-Steves line of questioning.
He didn’t really know where it came from or why his mother chose it.
He remembered who the Steves were in the “Tao of Steve” film, but never saw the movie.
His reaction conveyed how he might enjoy reading my books and signaled if I needed to follow up with him for input and stories for either “Volume Two Manuscript” or “Volume Three Manuscript” he’d enjoy it.
Returning to my office, I received phone call messages and texts about RAV 4 Hybrids from eager sales rookies.
So, I ended the afternoon getting my 4Runner ready for trade in.
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- Simple Greened the white residue from cracked radiator on the rest of the engine. Waxed hood and roof above windshield.
- Washed floor mats.
- Used portable feature of vacuum cleaner for floors, seats and rear area.
- Used ArmorAll for all black trim.
- Used Mothers as alternative to ArmorAll for four tires.
Evidence
So Zahn, is your TauBit of Wisdom for the day referring to my dearly departed and paid off, faithful “friend” of nearly 20 years and 178,000 miles or my problem of being overtaken by events?
If it’s the 4 Runner, is it the way to better miles per gallon a functioning stereo system and an upgrade to Apple CarPlay?
“5” Steve Zahn, 51: “You see the problem that is standing in your way but what you might not see is that this problem is the way.” Scorpio
Random ones that make me want change my sign.
Don’t feel too bad Mr. Patron Saint, Steve remembered you, but not the independent movie about you — not the ones you were actually starring in — how cool all your moves were in the romantic sense.
Since I’m no longer a leader in the world of work, I’m not ranking your TauBit as high as Zahn’s for today.
“3” Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980): “None will question your ability to lead. The thing is that you’re not yet sure about where, why and how you want them to go.” Aries
Smithy, my son, thank you for your Holiday Tau in tandem with Zahn’s. I finally get the difference between EVs and hybrid vehicles and leasing options vs. buying options. Fingers crossed.
“5” Steve Smith, 30: “You’ve a solid feel for one part of the deal, and then there are other parts in which you’re not so surefooted. With study and repetition, you will master every aspect of the interaction.” Gemini
Well, it certainly won’t be love, now will it! And why is this your Holiday Tau instead of Winwood and Wonder’s?
“4” Steve Greene, 34; Steve Guttenberg, 61: “You think you know what enough love is, but you’re already loved so much more than that. What will you get busy on, knowing that love is already covered?” Virgo
End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs
Trends —
Short-Form — Headlines and Highlights from Fresh from the Labs
Long-Form —
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- My notes from the introduction in “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari: Sapiens, surveyed the human past, examining how an insignificant ape became the ruler of planet Earth. Homo Deus, my second book, explored the long-term future of life, contemplating how humans might eventually become gods, and what might be the ultimate destiny of intelligence and consciousness. What is happening right now? What are today’s greatest challenges and choices? What should we pay attention to? What should we teach our kids? Thinking about the big picture is a relatively rare luxury. A single mother struggling to raise two children …
Progress and Procrastination —
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- Procrastinate — I should have been crafting a Special Offer campaign as a way to move $1 Tier (Balboa Island) to $3 Tier (Cambria), but I didn’t get to it yet.
- Progress — Published how go sign up instructions for receiving your $1 Balboa Island benefits, “Trouble Claiming Your Digest? Take These Steps.”
- Progress — Published “Ask Me Anything” for new followers that included, What does being an introvert have to do with anything? We come in six temperament flavors. We’re easy with solitude. In fact, many of us prefer mountain cabins, if given the choice, which inspired me to write about quality-of-life communities in the Sierra and Rocky Mountain Ranges. I happen to be one that I call SPIP short for Systematic-Professional, Idea Packager.
- Progress — Interviewed a Friend of Steve and gathered his feedback on my passion projects, especially The Tau of Steves.
Speaking Volumes —
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- On hold until Patreon’s up and running. My interviewed Friend of Steve offered more feedback at the right time for both volumes, Two and Three manuscripts.
Banking and ATMs —
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- Figuring out a campaign for moving $1 Tier Balboa Island supporters to $3 Tier Cambria patrons sets the stage from a specific start date to a deadline in spring.
- Friend of Steves interview checked off a task for the week and provided a partial proof of concept
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Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate
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