Chapter 12

Be Flexible

When I signed up for the ASAE Marketing and Membership Symposium in 2002, I had every intention of attending. I booked my flights and hotel room early to ensure that I could take advantage of the best rates. I registered during the early bird sign-up period so that I could pay the lower registration fee. I even adjusted my work schedule so that my time out of the office wouldn’t disrupt a few projects that were in progress. And then disaster struck. First my one-year-old daughter came down with the stomach flu. She proceeded to pass it on to my husband. Although I was able to avoid catching the bug that was traveling around my house, my plans had to be put on hold while I stayed home and cared for my family. Everyone recovered, ...

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