Doing the Deal!

Just recently I've had the opportunity... more so the experience to complete a Joint Venture Deal in India.

What I'd like to share with you is the contrast I've felt in awareness, and presence of mind that encompassed the signing of this deal, as opposed to what may be consider normal.

Consideration was given to Date and Time of Day, Location, People who would be present, and Rituals of good luck.

The morning the 25th of April turned into quite the panic to complete the documentation to reflect the ideas and scope agreed upon over the previous few days.... Every imaginable delay occurred as the clock was approaching 12 noon, which would represent a less ideal time for sealing the agreement.

Racing out of the hotels business area, and down the street to meet up with family that has gather for the signing, we all calculated and calibrated our times, ensuring that we would still be successful in executed the agreement prior to noon.... short stop to get photocopies, and we were there...

Deal got signed with minutes remaining on the clock, and formalities ensued... contracts are exchanged, and blessed with incense..... then time stood still. Congratulations, and well wishes were offered, tea was served and the moment was held...

In retrospect, it felt good... In spite of the last minute rush. Its not often that we take the time to recognize and frame significant events in our lives, or business......