Take the A game.

I did my best at circuits tonight. Made a bit of effort. Gently pushed myself to reclaim some of the positive mental altitude after a slough of December.

I came home and gave a little speech, inspired by a gently inspiring chum in a quiet, bohemian pub lastnight, about bringing my A game to things from now on.

I received a phone call less than five minutes later asking why I wasn’t at a meeting. With the minutes from the last one. Everyone was there. Waiting.

What we’ve learned from all this: Bring your A game or don’t bring yourself. And don’t be a natural and complete bum head.

Good work so far, 2011.

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