As an Apprentice Engineer, there was plenty of
hilarity to be had by getting us to go to the Stores and ask for a variety of “engineering
components” including;
A Long Weight – always seemed to take ages...
Box of Bright Sparks – self-explanatory I hope…
Ball Pain – from Ball Pein hammer – and only worked once…
Large Bastard File – as opposed to a small friendly one…
75H Pencil Lead – metal wire not Lead at all...
A parcel for Mr Don Kiddick – special delivery (say it fast…)
The one that I thought couldn’t be true was the “Bastard File” – however, it turns out
that this was the only one that was actually accurate – it is the correct term used to describe a grade of file that lies between
Coarse and Second Cut grades.
Whilst these journeys to the stores were a rite of
passage for all Apprentices and were always intended to be just a bit of fun –
as we go through life we recognise that some people don’t play nice and actually
take pleasure in undermining and damaging the prospects and achievements of others, and then it is not so much fun.
How can we deal with these people – wouldn’t it be
great to give them a Long Weight or even a Ball Pein for that matter…?
But we don’t, we let them into our heads affecting
our daily routines, our emotions, relationships and results. We focus on them
more than we focus on the people and opportunities that actually support us and
enable us to move forward; they don’t deserve this amount of attention…
So, my 6 Rules for Success, Happiness and Everything…
Rule
1 - Non Illegitamus Carborundum …
“Do not
allow people of questionable parentage to have a negative effect upon you…”
Rule
2
– Trust your instinct …
It will usually be right and saves lots of time
and heartache…
Rule
3 – Stay Close…
To those who love, like and respect you; they are
the only ones who matter…
Rule
4 – Be the Authentic You…
It’s who you were designed to be; and it’s allowed…
Rule
5 – Go for it…
You don’t need permission or approval; it is all
about you after all…
Rule
6 – Get a Bastard File…
And archive all those that deserve it, together
under the same heading and keep them out of sight and mind; you can also delete
the file completely to make yourself feel even better.
It's like emptying your Recycle Bin - only so much more satisfying....
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