It seems like a lifetime ago that I left that on-campus seminar at Miami University and decided to leave on my nametag for one day, just to see what happened.
I say "lifetime" because in the past six years, I've undergone more changes and more experiences than I could ever dream of. And after 2000 days straight of wearing a nametag 24-7, 37,000+ encounters, 3 books, 100+ speeches, 80+ articles and a full blown career as an entrepreneur, here are some of my favorite moments, lessons and memories...
Favorite People I've Met While Wearing A Nametag
I'd say it's a tie between Ira the Squirrel Man, The Hugging Bellman, The Pick Up Artist, The Windy City Wench and Don't Mess with Texas, Part 2
Stupidest Thing I've Ever Done While Wearing a Nametag
I once tried to use my brother's fake ID to get into a bar. The bouncer looked at the license and asked, "So, Steve, why does your nametag say 'Scott'? Woops.
Strangest Reaction to Wearing a Nametag
I still don't understand how she thought I was on American Idol.
Most Embarrassing Moment While Wearing a Nametag
Even though I HATE strip clubs, I once went to Diamond Cabaret for a bachelor party. (I would have objected but I was the only sober driver.) Anyway, some guy came up to me at 4 AM and said, "Hey Scott! I really enjoyed your speech at my company the other day!" I've never been back, nor will I ever go back.
Most Frustrating Moment While Wearing a Nametag
One time before stepping on stage to give a speech, I was introduced as "Seth" Ginsberg. Boy, you're really not paying attention when you screw that up!
Favorite Accomplishment While Wearing a Nametag
I don't know what I'm more proud of: writing a quiz on approachability for Cosmo or getting inducted into Ripley's Believe It Or Not.
Best Thing About Wearing a Nametag
Sigmund Freud says that "a person's name is the single context of memory most apt to be forgotten." Fortunately, nobody ever has to worry about forgetting mine; which I'm sure it's a nice relief, albeit a small one.
Worst Thing About Wearing a Nametag
I've ruined a lot of my shirts.
Favorite Day While Wearing a Nametag
I gotta go with November 2, 2005. It was my five year anniversary. I celebrated by getting a nametag tattooed on my chest.
Best Christmas Gift Related to Wearing a Nametag
Thanks, Santa. And by Santa I mean MACO.
Favorite Traveling Adventure While Wearing a Nametag
The best chocolate and cheese from the world's most neutral country.
Most Ironic Moment While Wearing a Nametag
I guess you had to be there.
My answer is...
...YES. After all, if I didn't believe, none of this would have happened.
Here's to the next 2000!
LET ME ASK YA THIS...
Am I out of my mind or what!?
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Scott Ginsberg
Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag
www.hellomynameisscott.com
8 comments:
Congrats on making it this long, Scott. Here's to 2000 more days!
Congrats to you! Here to another 25,000 days. (I figure 68.4 more years works well.) You'll make it there. (:
Congrats on your Y2K mark. :)
Do I sense a glitch in your PC ?
(just joking..)
Congratulations from Scotland. Truly remarkable.
Yay! You did it. Are you still going to wear it?
I like your list of moments- lots of LOL's.
I guess you should probably stick with it.
2000 days? That's amazing Scott. To think I've known you since you were only 1650 days into this!
Very cool. Now that you have the tattoo, you'll enjoy many more fun nametag-iversaries.
Wow Scott ur one weird fella
Thanks!
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