The World is Your Playground

This past week I had a unique opportunity to visit Wales in the U.K. On one side of the coin it was a slightly sorrowful experience because I went to burry my grandmother, but on another side of the coin my eyes were opened to many things. On a personal level I have a new found love for my family, and have reprioritized where family fits into my life. On a business level my eyes have been opened to the prospects that lie in the U.K. We all know that London is the largest financial market in the world, but I had a chance to stay in Cardiff, Wales where my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and counsins have been living since 1959. I last visited Cardiff and London in 1983 when I was three years old, so I was picturing the dismal place that I had seen 26 years ago (yes, I do remember a few things) or the picture I see in British television programs.

The vision for JD Administrative Solutions has always included Canada, the U.S. and the Caribbean, but by the end of this trip my vision has grown to include the U.K.- London, Wales, and maybe even Glasgow and Dublin. By the end of my trip I gained a confidence in the fact that the world is my playground; that there are no geographical limitations to JD Administrative Solutions or for myself personally. In Cardiff I had the opportunity to tell a few people about JDAS and I received the same response I receive in Toronto. "Wow, I've never seen anything like this before!" I have personally determined that I will do business in every country where I have family since it would provide me with certain benefits that I would not have otherwise. The world is my playground!

In late 2008 my wife, inspired by her college professor, began speaking about one day being an international social worker, and eventually taking part in project in countries like Sweden (which is arguably the social work capital of the world). This past week, upon my return, my wife mentioned social work opportunities in England after speaking with her newest professor.

I would like to encourage you in the fact that there are no geographical boundaries to what you can accomplish. You can do business, or even advance your career, in North America, the U.K., the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. The only boundaries that you have are those in your mind. Dare to be globally-minded!