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I heard an outrageous story the other day that compelled me to call the source to re-verify.
I will not say who the cat belongs to (not me or my house) but I will say that yes, this is a true story and I’m still laughing because I warned these individuals many years ago about Reno.
A cat named Reno was sprayed by a skunk the other day ...
He ran into the house through his little cat door to get away from the skunk ...
He proceeded to run through the house ...
He rolled on the rugs and the sofa. Then he bounced around the kitchen (probably knocking the garbage can over) and into the owners’ bedroom ...
The moral ~ If you have a mean cat (Reno is very mean he hisses and scratches people for no reason) eventually he will create a stink.
Reno’s perspective is, I have battled with humans, dogs, other cats and now a skunk and I’m still standing.
To ask the question in a politically correct manner ~ How many of you vote for the owners to introduce Reno to new caregivers who run a home more compatible with his personality and antics?
I’ve also suggested tomato and lemon juice to get rid of the skunk smell.
What is the lesson learned here?
Is this a life lesson that we can take and apply to our everyday lives in business and at home?
I say yes because I’ve learned over the years that successful people are those who mind their own business. They might study their competition (whether it’s a co-worker or business down the road) but they understand the market, their competitive edge but spend ...
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