The Importance Of Perseverance

It's sometimes a wonder what a little chat with an industry colleague can do to lift your spirits and enthusiasm. I had 2 today!

Esta, wedding planner extraordinaire of Truly Harmony in Singapore, is in town for a holiday with her other half, and we took the opportunity to have lunch and catch up. Being our media representative in Singapore for our publication Journeys For Two : Destination Weddings For The Stylish And Chic, there was much to talk about, considering that the 2009 issue is currently being printed. It is always a pleasure to spend some time with Esta. She is full of ideas and perennially fervent about improving standards of delivery. More importantly, she is a person of integrity and we have enjoyed a trusting working relationship amid the challenges we have faced in producing what is going to be the 3rd issue of the publication. Still, we soldier on, and together with our editor Eileen of Nupts & Such who is now based in Phnom Penh, it is really an intra-Asean effort.

I also had the opportunity to have a tete-a-tete with Lyn of My Bridal Florist later in the afternoon. Lyn had come by That Special Occasion to pass me some prize vouchers for the 'A Virtual Treasure Hunt : An Online Search For Wedding Goodies' contest, which we will soon launch, and we ended up conversing for about an hour. I've only known Lyn for a couple of months, but I've gotten to know her better over many a meaningful conversation every time we meet. One pertinent trait that I identify with Lyn is the importance of perseverance. We share a similar story - leaving the corporate world for the uncertainty yet exhilarating experience of running one's own business. And once that path is taken, there is no looking back for most. Resolve and determination are the basis from which we draw strength and courage when faced with daunting tests. So here's to moving ahead with steely determination Lyn!

Inspiring conversations such as the ones I had today are always invigorating. They elicit a sense of purpose, a vital ingredient in making one's business endeavour a success.

Photo courtesy of My Bridal Florist.