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There are all sorts of cryptic pages popping up under the goodfoodjobs.com umbrella...
Check out our auxiliary page where you can win free tickets to next year's World Domination Summit.
Or visit the new #GOgastrognomes page for a taste of good things to come.
And don't think we've forgotten about the newsletter redesign! It's coming your way before summer's end.
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As promised, here's some continued coverage on Taylor's experience at the World Domination Summit . . .
Last week we confirmed that contrary to popular opinion, the event had nothing to do with being a dominatrix or ruling the world - although we can see why the name of the event might have confused you.
At the heart of it, WDS is about finding your own alternative/meaningful path in a culture that often encourages you to follow the crowd. The weekend gathering brought together 3,000 like-minded folks who all want their contributions to matter. I met unschoolers, sketch noters, coaches, authors, astrologers, and all-around creative individuals who are all making their way, one step at a time. Among the speakers were planetwalkers, tiny house dwellers, and world's largest family reunion planners. People doing incredible work, accomplishing GREAT things.
Naturally, at an event like this, there are two prevailing feelings:
1) the fundamental support you feel being surrounded by folks who also have the desire to 'do things differently', and
2) the twinge of jealousy or insecurity, as you hear the INCREDIBLE stories and successes of others.
The latter is perfectly natural, so long as you don't let it paralyze you. But that is easier said than done.
How many of you have felt it? You've read an article written by someone that inspires you, or heard someone give a speech that resonates with the crowd - and you wonder, 'Dang, how am I ever going to do something as good as that?' or, 'Why didn't I think of that first?', or the classic, 'Did that person see my secret notebook? They stole my idea!'
Yes, can you tell we've been there?
We have to admit, we're thrilled with the 'success' of GFJ. We are wholeheartedly thankful to be doing work that holds meaning to us, and to have the opportunity to contribute, and to spend our days meeting and learning about individuals and organizations that are changing food culture for the better. And we don't want you to think that we are not grateful or that is not 'enough'.
But the blessing and the curse of an event like WDS is that it fuels your desire to put more good out into the world. Really GREAT good into the world.
And while that's a noble pursuit, it's also a weighty one. But we're pushing ourselves out of paralysis.
Stay tuned for our upcoming contest (official date TBD but we're aiming for October), where we will give away TWO tickets to WDS 2015. In addition to the tickets, we'll include some other prizes that will (fingers crossed) help you make some waves at the event.
Its our primary goal to use the contest as a way to put some good out into the world (i.e. every entry will involve some sort of good deed - stay tuned for details). It may not qualify as GREAT good. It may not spawn a whole movement. It may not prompt Chris Guillebeau to ask us to come speak at next year's WDS. (Although if it DID do any of those things, we'd be cool with it).
But it will be a contribution. And what we've realized is that the world is in need of contributions. Lots and lots of contributions. Regular contributions. No matter how small.
So what will your contribution be today? Here are some ideas:
Give someone a ride.
Ask someone how their day is going.
Make someone a meal from scratch (even if that person is you).
Stop and say hi to your neighbor.
Look up from your phone.
Call your grandma.
Write someone a letter.
Refrain from buying that plastic bottle.
Reuse that bag.
Because in this world we've created it's so easy to become disconnected. And we all need reminders that we're on the same team. No single act will save the world, but collectively it will start to make small waves.
If you want to read more about WDS here are some recaps that we particularly admire (and think you'll appreciate as well):
- We met Cynthia Morris on line and we were in awe of her sketch noting abilities. What an incredible way to remember wise words.
- If you really want the play-by-play of the 12 talks, this roundup from speaker Scott Berkun is the most thorough recap we've seen.
- For people who are still confused about what the World Domination Summit is: What the #$%*! is World Domination Summit?
- And for anyone that has ever had a hard time navigating large events. Marsha breaks it down in the most honest and entertaining way.
PS If you can believe it, I still have not followed-up with 90% of the folks that I met at WDS, but I plan to in the coming 2 weeks (I promised them all that 'following up' is my super power). Stay tuned for more good things / ideas / insight to come once I do. Because an event is always about so much more than the actual event. As a rule of thumb, for every 5 minutes you spend with someone at the event, you spend 15 minutes of follow-up. That's an easy way to make the most of your next conference.
Intrigued?
WIN A TICKET TO THE 2015 WORLD DOMINATION SUMMIT.
Cheers,
Taylor & Dorothy
Co-Founders, Good Food Jobs
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Patricia Tsai
Chocolate Maker & Owner
Chocovivo
Patricia grew up in the midwest craving candy bars over her mom's home cooking. Now, her work at ChocoVivo involves educating the world about chocolate as a food, not just a candy bar. The irony is not lost on us - but hey, why mince words when we're talking about chocolate? Read More
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