You may recall Joshua Bell – World class violinist.<\/p>\n
The Washington Post asked him to play….on the street…outside a subway in an affluent part of DC…as an experiment in context, perception and priorities.\u00a0 The question; “In an ordinary setting at an ordinary time – would ordinary – or any – people recognize genius?”<\/p>\n
One of the finest classical musicians in the world, playing some of the most elegant music ever written on one of the most valuable violins ever made.\u00a0 Each passerby had a quick choice to make, one familiar to commuters in any urban area where street performers play:\u00a0 Do you stop and listen? Do you throw in a buck, just to be polite? Do you have time for beauty? Shouldn’t you?<\/p>\n
The results:<\/strong><\/span> In 40 minutes of play, 1097 people walked by…only 7 stopped to listen and only 1 recognized him….a teacher who threw $20 into his case, bringing his total for the day to $59.<\/p>\n Moral of the story:<\/strong><\/span> Some will fail to recognize the genius of your product or service – Much like man flying, going to the moon, climbing Everest, running a 4 min mile, and other.\u00a0\u00a0 Focus on the ones who see it, hear it, feel it, get it –\u00a0 Because with your help – using your genius within – they will experience rewards beyond what is expected.<\/p>\n Live With Intention!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You may recall Joshua Bell – World class violinist. The Washington Post asked him to play….on the street…outside a subway in an affluent part of DC…as an experiment in context, perception and priorities.\u00a0 The question; “In an ordinary setting at … Continue reading