Awaken the Giant Within

On 16th November 2009, I hang up my hosty high-heels and say goodbye to British Airways, after more years than a lady cares to think about. Working as long haul cabin crew, I have been privileged to enjoy a millionaire lifestyle (all be it on a lemonade income). Travelling extensively for many years has been delightful but the greatest gift I received from my work was the experience of meeting people from all different cultures and countries with the fascinating spectrum of languages and traditions.
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Get Fired with Enthusiasm

Moving to Bath has been one of the most courageous things we have ever done and so far we are loving every minute of it. We haven’t just moved house but have moved our whole lives down here and that means our business as well. When we started to tell people about the intended move the responses varied from “are you mad” to” well done and good luck” and a few varieties beyond that but with more expletives on the end. Answering those comments initially made us think and on a few occasions tested our own understanding as to WHY we were doing it. It wasn’t long before we came up with a joint reasoning and after a bit of practice it began to sound like an elevator pitch or mission statement. I know a lot of people still think we are a “BIT MAD” but can understand our motives behind it.

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