Lunch A Day

So what is this all about? The idea itself is simple enough.  As I get older and look back at just how naive I was only a few years ago I’m finally beginning to realize that all the wisdom my elders have been trying to impart on me has had a purpose, and wasn’t just to show off what they know.  (Though I still believe that is part of it.) The fact of the matter is that many of my successful coworkers are subscribers to the theory that buying a lunch can pay dividends.  Whether it is a potential client, a successful icon or role model, or simply an elder with a lesson to share - the knowledge you can gain is worth far more than the cost of the lunch. It is a process I’ve used with success in business, and now that I’m building Lunch A Day out I’m shocked that I haven’t thought of applying this more to my personal life sooner.  The concept behind Lunch A Day is simply to learn. From people in all walks of life, anyone with a lesson to impart will find me more than willing to listen.  And I figured while I’m at it, why not share the knowledge with anyone else who cares to participate.  That is why Lunch A Day is here. I’ll be taking said people out to lunch, taking a picture (most likely with my blackberry, so if the shot isn’t great my apologies, I’m no photographer) and asking them a few background questions about themselves, and then listening to the advice they impart.  I’ll take notes and put the full story up here. Ideally I’d do this 5 days a week, but with work I don’t foresee that happening.  Instead I’ll aim to post two or three a week with a few editorial postings in between.  Please chime in if you have thoughts, ideas or would like to suggest or introduce someone for lunch! If you like Lunch A Day, please help me buy a lunch.