Bag Head

I'm in the process of creating a 'Keynote' speech that I plan on using as a part of my speaking program. I need to get some 'props' as a part of the presentation.

So I sent an email to my good friend Mike Tesch, former Creative Director at my old advertising agency (Mike is also a Hall of Fame Art Director), and I asked Mike if he would help me find some of the props. One of the items on my prop list was a 'mask'.

Well he helped...in the unique and creative way that Mike does.

About 2 weeks later, I received an envelope in the mail from Mike. I opened it and a 'mask' was inside. It was this beautiful brown shopping bag with a face creatively drawn on one side. Mike had personally hand crafted this fine mask. Just for me!

So I put it on and voila! I was transformed into 'BAG HEAD'. At least he got the nose right.

I am still in search for a mask for my presentation. If any of you have any suggestions, put 'em in an envelope and mail 'em to me.

Until next time. BAG HEAD Rules!

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This guy collects garbage in New York. I don't know him, but I know what he does. And I judge and label him by what he does, without even knowing who he is.

How often do we ask people, "What do you do?", and then judge them by the answer they give us. "Oh, I collect garbage for the city, it's a great job and I've been doing it for 10 years now." How would you react to that answer? Would you consider taking the time to get to know him as a person after knowing what he does for a living?

All my business life I was trying to give the best answer to the 'label' question. I wanted people to think that I was successful, important and smart. I was good at it and I knew how to 'work it'. What a game. What a waste of time. It's so superficial. I really didn't take the time to get to know other people and they didn't take the time to get to know me. I think that most relationships are that way.

I'm not playing that game anymore and I have different people in my life. I have people who are interested in an intimate relationship that goes beyond the superficial 'BS'. It is more rewarding and more fulfilling. I love it.

Try it sometime.

Until next time. Passion Rules!