them : “So tell me a little about what you do …”
me : “uh, I’m a domain investor, but tend to build on domains I acquire (vs flip, etc). I have 3 or 4 projects I oversee.”
them : “3 or 4 projects!? … sounds like a lot of spinning plates …”
me : “I don’t spin plates, I manage hot tubs.”
them : “?”
me : “Spinning plates insinuates my work is frantic. It doesn’t tend to be. My work life is akin to managing a collection of hot tubs. I’ll admit, it takes time to fill each with water, and then patience is required as their temperature rises to 103°. After that, oversight is quite manageable. I mosey around to each one, dip my toe to verify temp, then check chlorine levels & ensure jets are operational. Somewhat straightforward. And sure, one tub will encounter issues at some point, at which time I’ll focus my attention to try and right the ship in a timely manner. That sortof thing.”
them : “well, to use your analogy, you’d be best served if you focused on one ‘hot tub’ ”
me : “that sounds boring”
them : “it’s the first thing you learn in business school”
me : “biZZniSs sKule …”
them : “this is very unorthodox”
me : “I’m a Mexican fisherman, and I’ve already reeled in my catch for the day.”
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