So here I sit in the Second Cup at 3:00 on a Monday afternoon. It’s fairly quiet here – just a couple of retirees, some people having a business meeting, staff complaining loudly about their lot in life -- and me.
The familiar voice judges: “How does a responsible business person justify sitting here drinking cappuccino in the middle of the afternoon? Do I see anyone else here lolling away the day? No. What must these people think of you?”
And then I hear the other voice. “What if being at the Second Cup is the best thing for me to be doing right now?”
The fact is that I’ve sauntered off to the Second Cup many times when I’ve been feeling frustrated, distracted or wracked with self-doubt. Despite the caffeine, it has a way of calming me and centring me so that I fade into myself in the midst of the activity. I’ve actually done some of my best strategizing in the din. And, as you can see, I’ve even started blogging as I sip my favourite brew.
What the coffee pub reminds me is that I have to honour what works best for my unique and quirky self. The combination of the indulgence and the distraction that the Second Cup offers supports me in creating some pretty neat things, so I’ll keep coming back for a long time to come.
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As a responsible business owner, I find that wandering away when frustrated is absolutely the best thing to do. Instead of forcing myself to stay at my desk, I get away, get refreshed, get inspired and always come back with more than I started.
I say go to the Second Cup whenever you need to, and enjoy it guilt-free!
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