Jack and Sam

Hi Jack, it is time to say goodbye. Really? Why? I was promoted in my day job and transferring to Cairns for two years. Remember how I discussed my ideas in the team meeting instead of bouncing my ideas off Gladys? Yes, you silly bugger. She stole your ideas and made out they were hers. Then when you used your […]

Jack: Let’s talk about editing. I know you are not keen on it and have previously said you will not bother with it, although recently you mentioned it would be a good idea. Tell me why you changed your mind. Sam: The more I read about being an author, the more I realise there is a lot more to it. I […]

Jack: Just a little more on finances, then I will leave it up to you to deal with your own finances. Remember, I have only shown you the very basics of finances. You need to remain vigilant, as I have previously mentioned. Watch out for all the shiny scammers who are just waiting for new authors. They promise many things; […]

Jack: Hi Sam, last time we met you said you are writing about your horrible workmate, Gladys. Have you written about how terrible she has been to you, or have you turned it into a self-help? Sam: I’ve turned it into a self-help book, that way I can help people in similar circumstances to me to benefit from my story. […]

Finances:  Jack: If finances are the basis of a business, how do you set up a business? Sam: Continue writing my book, have a budget, have unfinished business sorted and have a clear enthusiastic mind. Jack: Good start, plus I want you to think about the establishment costs, such as legal fees, phone, printers, raw materials, security, business registration, insurance, […]

Jack: Given you still have a day job, I want you to think about any unfinished business you have, both in your work and personal life, like Gladys who is always annoying you in your paid job. I want you to be focused on the business you are creating, not on her. You can use the experiences to improve your […]

Jack: Your dream has to be realistic, and you need to act on it. Dreams alone do not work. Some people think if they put their ideas into the universe, it will manifest. They forget a major part of manifesting is to work on your project, that is doing your part. You get out of it what you put into […]

Jack: Hi Sam, I have your coffee ready to save time. Let’s get straight to business. There are many ways to start a business, and many topics I could start with, but this is my way. I suggest you stay in your day job, while learning about small business. Then you will know the pros and cons before you get […]

Sam: I’m so glad you are back from holidays, Jack. Jack: It was marvellous… Sam: A colleague had lunch with me while you have been on holidays. She is also sick of the work culture. Fed up with Gladys, her games, etc. Jack: Every job you’ve had there is a person who makes life difficult for you or the team. […]

Marg: Coffee time Sam. Do you want company until Jack comes back, or do you prefer to be alone?  Sam: We had a good chat last time. Let’s do it again.   Do you go to the same place?  Sam: Yes, it is like a ritual, Jack, and I have. When we are not meeting from work, we go to different […]

Marg: Are you not going to lunch with your friend today, Sam?  Sam: Jack is on holidays; I wasn’t sure if I would venture out and have coffee alone or if I would catch up on work.  Marg: I thought you gave up neglecting yourself and working overtime.  Sam: Thanks for reminding me. I’ll go out. You can come with […]

Sam: Hey Jack, are you enjoying our affair we are having? Jack: What? Sam: I hugged you goodbye last time we had coffee together. Jack: What of it? Sam: Gladys saw me not only hug you goodbye but saw me run my hands down your chest. Now she has gossiped to everyone in the office that I am having an […]

  Sam: Short black looks boring. Why not drink something better? Jack: Because a cup of chino is weak, I do not know why you drink it. Anyway, I’m leading our conversation today before you debrief on me. Sam: You don’t think I listened to you when you spoke about living a balanced life? Jack: Just in case you didn’t […]

  Sam: Gladys is driving me crazy! Jack stated laughing. He had such an infectious laugh. Sam laughed as well even though she did not know what he was laughing about. Sam: What is so funny? Jack: Why do we meet once a fortnight? Sam: To catch up, to talk and enjoy ourselves. Jack: Oh, I thought you just wanted […]

Sam: Hi Jack, I am hanging out for a coffee, that is for sure. Jack: Me too. How is your program/ project going? Sam: Good, I am working hard on it, but you know that co-worker who took my ideas to the boss and claimed them as her own? Jack: Yep. Sam: She is driving me crazy! She says I […]

Sam: I want to be recognized for my work and all the effort I put into projects. But the boss rewards other people for my work. Jack: What makes you say that? Sam: I have brilliant ideas and I told my colleague about them, she then stole my ideas and discussed it in a team meeting. The boss gave her […]