To Help... To be of assistance... To SERVE!
The Busy - ness of Spinning Too Many Plates
An art.
Takes skill.
Tenacity
Focus.
TONS of energy…
(and a few smarts)
Reminds me when I first started makin’ a difference.
A BIG lesson I learned from Gina, my favorite waitress that'll help you get
more out of life.
In 10th grade, I got a summer job at a burger joint called
“Roma's Beefy Buns.”
Mitchell, my friend's brother got me the job as a bus boy.
This was one of my first REAL jobs working for tips.
These rewards came at the end of the shift from all the waitresses.
THEY held the power because only they decided how much you got at
the end of the night.
And it didn’t take long to figure out the amount of tips I got was
proportionate to how much value I brought to the waitresses.
Gina took me under her wing.
She explained to me . . .
If I made her job easy by clearing her tables, I would get more
tips.
If I filled water glasses for her, I get more tips.
If I had her warm bun baskets ready to take out to her tables, I
get more tips.
This way Gina worked less, turn over tables faster and made
more during her shift.
Gina and all the other waitresses loved working with me.
I made their job easier, more efficient and much more enjoyable.
And I was rewarded for my efforts too.
A lot more than the average bus boys.
I discovered…
The more value you bring to a business owner, the more you're
rewarded.
And I'm not talking about financial rewards alone.
I am talking about being the best at what you do.
Knowing you have a power everyone wants.
Seeing what others can't see.
And so . . .
Let me ask.
Do You Set Yourself Apart By Serving Others With FOCUSED Attention?
You see...
The trick is to find a problem your peeps are thinkin' about 24/7.
Gina and her team worked the same restaurant, and we all mucked in togeather to make more crinkly paper...
but each of us had different problems/alteria motives for workin' the tables
- Debs needed money to carry on her education.
- Annette had three kids and a dog to take care of...
- Gina loved to buy the next big fashion release ('cause she craved attention)
So, the money they earned was a means to an end. They didn't go to work to earn money...
They went to work to satisfy a more pressing desire.
What's your desire?
Want to make more money?
Why?
And if you could find out your why, and a thousand others with the same why.
Would you then, go out and find something to help those folk?
Make sense?
Help me to Help YOU!
Insightful message.
To be a person of social importance necessitates by definition to have qualities that are sought after in society. This doesn’t necessarily have to be financial — it may be knowledge, wisdom, experience, or anything that makes someone helpful to those around him.
I’m pretty sure your summer job in Grade 10 was a very fruitful experience, as being exposed to any workplace at such a young age really strengthens your independence and competence.
Other than the key message in this article, what other major lesson would you say you learned from your summer job?
Hey Yusuf!
Thanks for swingin’ by my friend.
Not only for takin’ the time, but also leaving such a thoughtFULL comment.
As for other major lessons I learned from my early days in work.
Wow…
So many.
One major breakthrough though was how to communicate with people on their terms.
I remember Debs saying to me “The customer’s always right” which I didn’t get at first.
But when she explained how we have to listen to what THEY want… NOT what WE think they want.
THAT made a deep impression in my early years, and has helped me help others BIG time!
Thanks again Yusuf.
Always in your corner
Dedo (Chief MEME Officer)
“Spinning plates at Roma’s Beefy Buns, huh?
Sounds like you learned more than just how to sling hash!
Gina’s got it down – you scratch their back, they scratch yours. It’s all about making life easier for the team, and getting those sweet, sweet tips in return.
Everyone’s hustling for something different, whether it’s fashion, family, or future dreams. The real skill?
Figuring out your why and helping others with the same goal. That’s the ticket to more than just extra cash – it’s about being a plate-spinning, problem-solving champ.
Keep serving up those life lessons, Dedo!”
Hey Dirk!
Hahaha… yeah (naughty boy)
Thanks for swingin’ by Dirk, and you’re on point with all your insights.
Thing is…
(and this’ll get ya juices flowin’)
Although problem solving is my schtick… my main point of focus is the symptoms of those problems.
Example: Say Gina wanted to loose weight (problem), I would ask her if she’d like to squeeze back into that eye poppin’ dress she used to wear 10 yrs ago!
ya get me?
Anyways…
Thanks for injectin’ some humor into my day bud’
Always in your corner
Dedo (Chief MEME Officer)
I love the lesson here about the power of service and focusing on what others need. It’s so true that understanding and catering to the unique motivations of those around us can make all the difference, whether it’s in a burger joint or in any other aspect of life. It’s a great reminder that sometimes, the best way to achieve our own goals is by helping others reach theirs. Keep up the great work in spreading this message! 🌟🍔💡
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words!
Serving up not just burgers, but a lesson in empathy and connection.
Your insight is a beacon of positivity, reminding us that in lifting others, we soar higher ourselves. Here’s to a world where every act of kindness is a step towards achieving collective greatness.
Always in your corner.
Dedo (Chief MEME Officer)