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“Island” Mike is a passionate sailor who lives on a stunning 50-foot sailboat just three blocks from where I work.

Every day, I see him working on his boat, sanding, painting, perfecting.

But Island Mike isn’t just maintaining a sailboat; he’s crafting unforgettable experiences with his sailing journeys which are open to the public

I had the pleasure of sailing twice with Island Mike, discovering that I bought more than just a cruise on the water.

Mike's expertise and enthusiasm transform a simple sail into an immersive adventure full of insights about sailing, the environment, and even local politics—going well beyond the sail itself.

I now know how to predict wind gusts before they happen, I can now tell if the tide is incoming or outgoing without looking at a chart. I’m now more conscious about the unique and delicate ecology of the Long Island Sound.

I expected stunning views of my hometown of Norwalk, Connecticut. What I got was much more.

Just as Island Mike transcends the sail, you too can transcend your offer by acting as the ultimate host and guide for your clients, creating a more immersive experience for them.

This perspective not only adds value but also creates deeper relationships.

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Have you ever heard of a failure resume?

The idea behind a failure resume is to track those times we didn't quite hit the mark.

Reflecting on these moments can be beneficial lessons learned.

Here's a little something from my failure resume:

I got my first chance to be a “floor director” during a live video shoot.

Among other things, my job was to count down the talent.

I was on set, I couldn’t speak so I counted down the talent this way:

“5…4…3” (and then a silent) “2…1” *with a finger point to on-camera talent*

I counted down properly, and the talent was rolling.

30 seconds into the shoot, the director said something from his soundproof booth into my headset. I thought he was speaking to me.

I responded out loud, “What did you say?”

It stopped the entire shoot.

The crew glared at me, the director was furious, and I wanted to disappear.

But this failure taught me an important lesson.

Now, when I interview people, I stay completely silent until they finish speaking.

And even after they are done speaking, I give it another full beat, just to be doubly sure that I'm not talking over them.

That failure happened 25 years ago. I think about it today.

What are some of the lessons in your failure resume?

How did they help shape what you are today?

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