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steven reader started the topic THE CLUB in the forum
'Bounce' – the place for developing ideas in the group 'Bounce' – the place for developing ideasIf the idea of ‘bounce’ is to offload ideas whatever shape or form, then here goes:
In my opinion what is currently the number 1 differentiator between TPC and LinkedIn?
Personal service
Clearly TPC is just setting out and this will no doubt change over time to become depersonalised. However, this to me is a premium offering.
I may be wrong, but you will never have the same experience of meeting new contacts on Ln.
Stay with me on this. In my mind I’m thinking of walking into a club where your PC heroes are framed in platinum on the wall as you walk down to a private room. You are greeted by the host who welcomes you to a select room and makes sufficient intros to get people talking. There is a sense you are not purely a number. I believe people will pay a premium for this. It doesn’t have to necessarily be exclusive. Translate this online.
Wall of Fame- these are people we can look up to and aspire to be. Shows how they have adjusted to have …
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In a nutshell, people present their CVs in LinkedIn whereas TPC is a place for portfolios. It is difficult to create a LinkedIn profile because CVs present everything in a sequential order based on many assumptions such as; you need (or want) to climb up corporate ladders, hold only one current position, only your recent experience matters, and you have a fixed location. I prepared a stable portfolio description in one day.
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The biggest problem with TPC is that it…get’s me thinking! This can be very dangerous; a mind full of ideas that needs a closed lid. So, having been awoken by Ben and Lexi, its started again. Thought for the day, which no doubt you genius’s will have already covered:
It is CENSUS time again and this appears to be a gem of a ten year opportunity for TPC. What do I fill in as my occupation? If I have a portfolio career, then what am I? Entrepreneur usually fits the generic, and to explain all the things I do is usually confusing to others. Normally I just pick one, because it’s easier. One day I’m an architect, the next I will tell people I’m an author. Which ever answer I give, it ’kinda’ feels awkward because it’s not my full time profession. So if the TPC have carved out a new niche of ’portfolio career’ then how about inventing your own profession for those awkward drop down menus? It may be too late for the CENS…
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You are definitely not too late, and I love this idea! It’s something we’ve not spoken about, and now I’m thinking about it, I wonder what I’ll put come Sunday. Previously I think I put my ”main role” but a lot has changed for us all in the last 10 years. Also like you say, the awkward drop down menus are made to fit anything ”outside of the box”. Ben Legg are there any journalists looking for census stories at the moment? Stephen Fleming have yo…
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Nice idea steven reader. PCP sounds a little ’druggie’ if you remember Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop ….
Will float the idea with a few journalists
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Yeah, the census form came through in Jersey too and it truly befuddled me. Other than my name and DOB, I don’t think I fit neatly in any of the categories/options. I doubt it is a new thing and that makes me really wonder, what are the census results truly telling anyone?
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Regina, with words like ’befuddled’ you definitely deserve your own special category. Think you need to host a TPC gathering in Jersey when we’ve all moved on from covid!
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Yeah, thanks, Steven. (Hoping that’s a compliment! ;))
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…and TPC convention in Jersey sounds fab!
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Ah steven reader, I have missed your posts! Very good idea, I always try and fill in forms etc with the term Portfolio Professional so that it starts to resonate with people. Hopefully by the time the next census comes round, it will be such a known career choice!
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It’s good to have you and your reflections back, steven reader! You’ve hit the nail on the head. Hoping to see that dropdown turned into checkboxes in the not-too-distant future.
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It’s so easy to take what we do for granted and when we look to others for help it can be even harder to acknowledge what they can do for us. Change doesn’t happen overnight. Often, Ben, Fiona, or Laura will ask:
‘any WINS?’
To many, this may translate as:
‘have you landed that killer contract yet?’
And perhaps that is your ‘WHY’. Certainly, it’s a goal, but sometimes it’s best to take a step back and reflect on the small wins. Every incremental step you take on your journey, no matter how small, is a win.
Ridiculous and preposterous as it may seem, a small win for me was to cut my hair, take a photo of myself and post myself on LinkedIn. The shame of it all, a man nearing his midlife point, starting at zero.
But that’s the beauty of it; that’s the beauty of being part of the portfolio-collective community. It’s a level playing field. Sure, there may be high flying CEO’s and seasoned professionals who have been there and earnt the t-shirt,…
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I love this steven reader, thanks for sharing your very honest insight with the community. I am sure that feeling of ”wins of different sizes”, will resonate with many of our members. Every Thursday the TPC team share their win of the week, this could well be mine
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steven reader – Stacking up the small wins is a great outlook and the chance to start at zero is a strong point of view. However, sometimes I prefer to think I am the sum of all my failures, or at least the ones I have learnt from. The projects or jobs that didn’t quite work but have ingrained a lesson-learnt. Build on these in a new direction and combined with the TPC support team – the world is your oyster!
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I love this so much Steven!! Going into the new year it’s such a refreshing reminder of how great this community is. Cant wait to catch up with everyone in 2021
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Spot on pal
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steven reader is with Malcolm Millar and 18 others
The unexpected Xmas story according to Ben Legg. (The Full version)
Every year I do a Christmas nativity story. This is usually dedicated to an individual who has shown me love, warmth, and friendship; someone who has helped me through the year and brought smiles and laughter to my life. This year I choose the Portfolio Collective. It may be slightly contrived as I haven’t yet had time to fully appreciate your personalities, but if it brings some festive spirit, then it will be worth the effort. So here goes:
A long time ago, in a place called ‘America’, there lived a man with a big smile. He was an excitable chap with bundles of energy, and for good reason. The angel of the lord came to see him out of the blue one night. He couldn’t remember if his name was Peter or Malcolm, anyhow, suffice to say he was shiny on top. The Angel told him that if he ‘swiped right’ the good lord would bring him a beautiful wife and after much nocturnal fun they shall have a child, and h…
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Always creatively dreaming Laura, turning it into a reality is more of a challenge. Writing career will be put to bed, it’s a vanity indulgence with little upside.
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Judging by my my book sales, I think I might be sticking to property in the short term. I think my career as an author, might be much like my stories: short and sweet! My proxy is numbers. If I spread my portfolio career thinly enough, then surely I have to hit the jackpot at some point.
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Man, ”gerop” had me, I nearly spat my sour beer all over the baby I spent half hour getting to sleep. Luckily the mouthful also stopped my ROFL! Outstanding work Steven, I feel this needs caligraphing (new word alert) onto some parchment and formally filing with this year’s TPC accounts!
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‘The unexpected Xmas story according to Ben Leg’ Part III
‘We are the four kings. We saw the beacon and we followed the light’
Ben’s head was now truly in a spin. Stood before him were not 4 Kings, but four ladies. He had heard of drag queens, but drag kings? Surely not.
‘So, ladies, I mean Kings, what’s your why?’ asked a bemused Ben.
Fiona applauded. How she loved the ‘why?’
One of the kings pulled herself forward from the small cohort, brandishing a small can of coke. The other king raised her eyebrows in distain as she happened to notice the sugar content.
‘So, you’ve come to give me a can of coke as a welcoming present have you?’
Ben was thirsty after his epic voyage. Tempting as it was, his acute nostrils sensed more than a hint of gin in the innocent offering. He declined the offering.
‘I’m Lexi, I’m a wordsmith and I’m also good with gin’
Ben gave her a knowing look.
‘And I’m Laura. This is Claire and Jane. …
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Well…the reality of your club is not far away!!! We’ve got so much to announce in the next couple of weeks but you’re going to have a big update on Monday about The Collective membership. No platinum card planned as yet, just inclusive events with exclusive content!