I have just returned from a rather enjoyable week training a Security course in Townsville, very hot still up there but a very nice town and I can say without fear of contradiction that I enjoyed every moment of the journey and the experience. If you look closely at the cylindrical building (for some strange reason referred to by the locals as the Sugar Shaker) on the far left of the photo you can see me standing on the balcony of my room enjoying the view. It is the Holiday Inn and and I found it to be very friendly, modern (interior at least) and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. That's the impressive Catle Hill in the background - maybe you can guess from looking at it why I chose the easy option referred to below.
The course was run for a division of Queensland Rail who are installing full time Security in one of their depots. The workers who volunteered for the course all brought a lifetime's experience that required little input from me to enable them grasp the intricacies of the the role facing them. Starting earlier than normal - 7:30 am - only meant that I finished earlier affording me the opportunity get aout and about for a walk around the central city. And a lovely city it appears to be.
I was almost tempted to walk up Castle Hill but the humidity and overall heat of the late afternoon warned me off. Instead I hiked all the way to the hotel lift and rode to the roof (20th floor) for a spectacular 360 degree view of the city. Up top for thinking boy's and girls!
The week away from the office gave me a nice break and highlighted the benefit of having focused my training and qualifications in an area that I know and can make a living from. I am always mindful of the fantastic benefit's of self employment, although arriving at the office to conduct the expected catch up was a bit of a worry. Still, an hour or so later all is well and although the rest of the day was spent on the phone catching up with prospective students and handling the enquiries directed to me from my staff, it was a welcome price to pay.
I also had the opportunity to write my first column for a local newspaper - B-Known, on a subject close to my heart (so to speak)...First Aid. I was asked to submit some idea's relating to first aid and the current training for the paper which I did and intend to continue doing willingly. Yet another unusual and unexpected avenue down which I have been directed all thanks to my decision to pursue every option that presents itself and to improve myself and the skills I bring to the workplace. I would never have had the opportunity to travel to Townsville without my decision years earlier to gain the TAA Workplace trainer qualification, and to have concentrated so much effort on the Security industry. Mind you, I have also trained courses in Bundaberg and on the Sunshine Coast so if you are in the Morrissey training (http://www.morrisseygroup.com.au/) region there is every chance I will get to meet you at some point.
I am still firing on all 12 cylinders with regard to my new year resolutions, I hope you are as resolute and focused as I am. My Italian language lessons continue apace, and I have added one or two others to the mix due to the success I have experienced this year. A small amount of daily effort pays off and you can change your life with that small step, one after the other.
I still have a couple of places available for Private Investigation's training if you are interested. I can guarantee you will pass the course with my assistance so why not give me a call to discuss the various training options of offer. You can e-mail me at dan@drmgroup.com.au or why not check my website at http://www.drmgroup.com.au/ to gain some information before you call.
I look forward to speaking with you
ThinK Long and Prosper
Dan
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