Leaders in Germany

Yet another great meeting with some German leaders. Again interesting insights into how we can improve and grow.

Meeting

This was an interesting meeting. It's the first time we've had leaders from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands and UK together. A lot of information and experiences were shared. We met in wonderful Copenhagen...such a nice place.

RON Filming

Over the last couple of days the office was turned into a film set. Nothing too glamorous, just a few lights and a camera. Click here to see behind the scenes photos of the up coming new DVD to be released in August. It's SOOOOO different from the other ones we've done.

Big Meeting

Today we had Doug Braun from Nikken US over. Together with Abdurrahman, Vitaly, Janne and Phil we discussed what's happening at the end of the year and into 2009. Plenty of exciting ideas to help grow everyone's business.

Celebrating New Diamonds

Today we had dinner with Arpad and Zsuzsanna Bilibok, new Diamonds from Hungary. As new President Club members they are also spending a day in the office, being filmed for a future Rhythm DVD, having their pictures taken for magazines, web sites and maybe a bit of shopping. Also round the table is Janne(born in Finland, now living in UK), Gabrielle (Austrian), Abdurrahman (Turkish) and Doug (American). Vitaly (Russian) was missing due to visa issues related to football. We were in a traditional English pub having small tasters of wine from around the world - what an amazing time we live in. It does seem the planet is getting smaller.

Walking or How to procrastinate over a new car

I was going to the annual DSA conference, but my car decided not to work. The gearbox did not want to co-operate with the rest of the car and made screaming noises while dripping fluid everywhere. It was not well.
I took it to be repaired, but the cost of repair was too much compared to the cars value. So I now have no car. I had my car for 11 years, so it felt really sad to see it go. It held so many memories for me.

Still let's look forward and not dwell to much on the past. Turn every negative into a positive....Well here goes.

I was thinking of getting a new one soon, but cars are not my thing and I end up making no decision to change it. Now I have to make a decision. It's an interesting process to do something you just do not like doing...for me it's buying a car. No idea why I do not like it, I just do not. I like driving cars and the faster the better.
So do I buy a car now? No! I do not. I will walk and experience something new. The exercise makes me feel good. I notice the bad smells cars make, plus the noise and general aggravation they generate for people in them. I wonder how long I can go with no car....Well not quite no car, as I do have a second one which I can "borrow" if it is not being used. So I still drive, just not as much as I used to.

Off to walk to the shops now.

Reception at the House

Today was interesting. A reception was held at the House of Commons, hosted by Autism Speaks. This happens every year and is part of their activities to raise awareness. An all party Parliamentary group has been formed to help guide policy decisions. I'm please that politics are put on hold for some things.
I just love London, it's buildings and it's history. It's the second time I've been inside the House and it's soooo impressive. I recommend the tour to everyone - UK resident or not.