THE BOOM IN BOOMER NETWORKING: A Day In the Life Of A Networker

The Boom in Boomer Networking with Elaine Ingis

Today is the day that I’m going to make “that” connection – to develop that mutually beneficial relationship - to drive my business and thoughts to that place of continued success. Today Is The Day I Network, yet again.

Up early, sharing a cup of coffee with my computer and phone which always seems to get in the way regardless of which side of the computer I put them. I am fortified and now ready to talk, charm, cajole, inform, educate and/or simply act as a cheerleader for my project, soon to be their project.

If it were only that easy! As a believer of positive thoughts and an advocate of constant “on the go”, I believe that high energy is not just defined by your power bars, it is a state of mind. Every day is new – every day is filled with original possibilities. If you’ve been reading my blog, SrMeetUp!, you’d know that “possibilities” is one of my favorite words. You would also know that, although I believe is positive motion, I am a realist and know that it is not easy. How can you keep moving toward constructive objectives when your emotions are low because of various forces outside your control – I can give you a list of outside forces but let’s say the economy is 1thru 7 with family and friends taking up the rest of the top ten.

So how can you remain upbeat, confident? You simply have no choice! You are a winner and that’s what winners do. They keep moving and networking. I promise you, that positive action will ultimately bring rewards. Use common sense – stay stagnant and absolutely nothing will happen – throw enough against the wall and – well, you know Forrest Gump as well as I do.

What you may not know about me is that I am the originator of “Essie’s Pearls” – (don’t ask). When I have those days, I pull out a pearl (of wisdom) Picture this – (no, not Sicily) NYC– you are beginning an exciting project. You are filled with expectations, armed with a list of people to call, supported by friends and colleagues – Great Idea – can’t fail. You start walking through the tunnel and all is well at least for a while. The further you go into the tunnel, the darker it gets. When you are in the middle, you can’t see the light from behind or the light that, intellectually we know, is ahead. How easy it is to forget our initial excitement – how easy to get consumed by the dark. But you keep moving forward and when you see the light up ahead - FINALLY – WOW that’s the best.

I can't tell you when or how it will take, but I am confident that success will be yours as long as you keep networking and MOVING.

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THE BOOM IN BOOMER NETWORKING: Tails From the Old Dawg

The Boom in Boomer Networking with Elaine Ingis

Tails From the Old Dawg
OLD DAWG NEW TRICKS

It is possible to learn new tricks at any age. When I say new tricks...I'm not referring to "playmates", but rather reinventing yourself to enjoy the life you have been dealt.

My name is Stuart and I am an inactive member of AARP...OMG, I joined the first year and received 1000's of unsolicited mail...not quite what I had in mind. I prefer invited guests to drop ins!

Are you over 50, 60, 70…are you a BOOMER?? Tired of doing the same thing year in and year out...silly question; most people are! Going "outside the box" tends to paralyze any "sane" person and hence...you keep doing what you are doing AND getting what you are getting. It’s time to go “insane”. SrmeetUp! is just one excellent way to “rev” up your life.

REJOICE IN YOUR INDIVIDUALISM

I have been climbing up the corporate ladder for over 20 years and enjoyed every minute of it...NOT!!! For the 20 years proceeding that, I was an actor...ran nightclubs...was a boxer...a cook...and all around nice guy...and enjoyed every minute of it...YES!!!!

Supporting and raising a family required compromise and sacrifice (happy to do it)...what I didn't realize is that I also relinquished my dreams, passions and zest for life (daily grind and financial hardship can do that).

My children are older, my wife and I are wonderful friends but separated (alas...). The financial burden continues but my need for zest, passion and a darn good time has reared its glorious head. I am embarking on a new life that has been dormant in me for decades...and I am THRILLED, EXHILARATED and downright giddy with fear and hope! GAME ON!!!

Hey BOOMERS…what do you wanna do??? The world truly can be your oyster…steamed…stewed…chowdered…breaded…or just plain on the half shell. It isn’t always the results but the act of attempting something that will give you a rush…remember it can be the chase…and not the capture (careful what you wish for…).

DO SOMETHING….take a course…ask out an old flame…sky dive…watch a porn film (be IN a porn film…lol). The very act of trying something no matter how small can lead to bigger steps and open windows or doors you thought were nailed shut.

Only you can look inside your own mind and contemplate what is possible…what have you given up…what have you sacrificed for the “good of someone else”…WELL…WHAT ABOUT YOU!!!…and frankly…NOTHING is impossible…you simply have to try!

You are as worthy as anyone else…with your own time frame. Age has no place in your dreams…age is a number designated by society to indicate what you are capable of and when...If you can dream it…you can do it!

Start right now...

I am not saying to shirk your responsibilities…I would NEVER let my family suffer because of my immediate needs…BUT…I count and I have a right to be happy right along with them. Happiness expands to fit all worlds.

Old dawgs CAN learn new tricks!!! ;-) This dawg is going to be an actor!!!

Stuart

In terms of reinventing myself, that is exactly what I am doing! I have run restaurants and nightclubs while pursuing an acting career in a past lifetime (20-25 years ago). I boxed out of Gleason's Gym during that same lifetime. I have been a short order cook (and chief bottle washer ;-)) along with other "interesting" vocations.

I reinvented myself 20 years ago when my daughter (and subsequently my son) was born. I left that sordid and "exciting" life behind to move up the corporate ladder in the personnel industry (NOT sordid and NOT exciting). I am currently a Sr. VP of Sales but am more then ready to "reinvent" again!!!

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Stuart, I love your positive approach to everything, and I do mean everything. Your enthusiasm is contagious. No doubt SrmeetUp! will be hearing a lot about you and your new successes.

Elaine

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THE BOOM IN BOOMER NETWORKING: Being Approachable

The Boom in Boomer Networking with Elaine

Engaging goes hand- in- hand with being Approachable.

As a Baby Boomer jumping into the networking “lifestyle” with both feet planted firmly in mid-air, I am amazed that there is so much to learn, and so little time in which to learn it!

I have learned so much about networking in these few short months since the birth of my Boomer Community, SrMeetUp! that I am virtually bursting with information to share. But since I tend to gather my words faster than my mouth works, I will type very sloooooowly –I promise.

I’ve engaged well before “engaging” became trendy. To engage was like putting on a new black dress – it was basic – every one of my species should have one (and I’ll use any occasion to buy one – retail therapy – I’m a fan). Men – figure out what makes you happy (keep it cleanJ). Some of the best people I’ve met have been through random encounters enjoyed way before SrMeetUp! became a reality. I have no idea why, but I banked these new acquaintances and now I am withdrawing from that bank with an amazingly high growth of principal. (I know, I know, another platitude - but tell me, can’t you visualize exactly what I mean!).

I always realized how overburdened and over extended most people felt – me too. So I never asked for anything except to talk and mostly to listen – me listening to them. Listening is the best part of networking – gathering information you can incorporate into your projects and sharing with others. Realizing how many interests you have in common and people you both know is the next best thing. When you meet new people, for a while at least, you have this great feeling of anonymity – you can be whomever you want – that is at least until you share contact information.

Engaging is just one part of the equation – You have to be approachable as well. That little proverbial “chip on your shoulder” can be more like a boulder if you are not approachable. Being approachable is what happens when you know from what you speak, you are confident in whom you are and what you want to convey – simply said, you are comfortable in your own skin, knowledgeable about what you know and genuinely interested to learn what you do not know.

So networkers of America, and the rest of this great world – get out there, engage and smile – You are making bank deposits! It is only a matter of time before your deposits will begin to pay handsome dividends.

-- Elaine Ingis

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