Yesterday I had a conversation with my friend, ex-college friend precisely.
Before I
continue my story, let me tell you about our backgrounds. We were at the same
faculty
and major in college, Civil Engineering. She emphasized her study in building
structure
(bumped into many complex building calculations :)) while I emphasized in
Construction
Management. Now she's working on her path as a Structure Engineer in a
malaysian
company, and I'm keeping on dreaming about owning an architecture consultant
firm with
my brother :).
So, after greeting for courtesy, I asked her whether she was ready or no if
someday I
would have to consult her about building structure. She answered "Certainly!
You can rely
on me". "I'm capable with building and bridge structure" She added. And
innocently I asked
her about the cost "How much will it cost? Do you put it by percentage of
budget or per
meter square?". After that question I sniffed out different atmosphere between
us. A sort
of having been offended feeling.
Having been silent for a moment I broke the ice with a greeting. Then she
straightly told
me that not everything in this world should be monetized. "We are friend,
aren't we?" She
told me so. "I would be very happy if I could help my friend. So just feel
free". Wow, I was
a little bit surprised with that answer. Nowadays it's kind of scarce to find
someone saying
like she did. Or maybe it is just me who is narrow-minded.
However it is, I learn something. There is no need of reason to lending a hand
to others.
We should not be bothered with what we'll receive in return by helping people.
Actually,
this is a very simple rule of Marketing. It is said that we should give, give,
and give to the
would-be customers. The next thing they will do isn't very important. The most
important
thing to be kept in mind is we do it sincerely with our heart and soul. Then
God will do the
rest :) It works out as I put my friend's name on the top list when I think of
the term of
Structure Engineer :).
Idiom to notice :
1. To lend a hand = to help
Best regards,
Agung
www.binggris.blogspot.com
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