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have been so bad. But it hit the concrete below with a very loud CLANG, and then it bounced, and bounced, and bounced again with several more CLANG, CLANG, CLANGs. I was mortified. I froze in place, halting the line marching behind me, and stared stupidly out at the completely full auditorium - every eye in the theater was on me - the only soldier without a helmet. Me, the guilty party who interrupted the famous New York Metropolitan Opera. Our attending officer dashed across the set and started stage whispering to me, “Keep marching. Everything is okay. Look straight ahead; don’t look at the audience. Keep marching. Keep marching.” I followed his instructions, and grad- ually calmed down. At least I could see now, and could stop worrying about mis- stepping and falling over the side. That was my last scene, and after we changed back into our street clothes, we were able to watch the rest of the show from the wings. I was told we would have a chance to chat with the stars afterward, but I was too embarrassed to do so. I guiltily accepted my wages for the night, then slipped out into the darkness where I could hide my shame. What lessons did I learn from this? Keep moving forward, don’t let mistakes keep you from achieving your goals. Take one step at a time - just the next step. Live in the moment, and don’t worry about the future. Time heals even the greatest of embarrassments, which later on become great stories. And, finally, when they are passing out costumes, do whatever you must, but get to the front of the line! Robert Robert is an innovation/change speaker, author, and consultant. He works with companies that want to be more competitive through innovation and with people who want to think more creatively. For more information on Rob, visit www.RobWilsonSpeaker.com or contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com 302-684-3197 FAX: 302-384-0643 142 Broadkill Rd. • Milton, DE 19968 www.atlantic-screen.com email: atlantic@ce.net Manufacturers of Slotted & Perforated Pipe ranging from ½” to 24” diameter Atlantic Screen & Mfg., Inc. • Well Rehab. Products • Manholes • Bentonite • Filter Sock • Inline Chemical Mixers • Sampling Bailers • Clear PVC Pipe • Locking Caps Wilson cont’d from page 21. 40 MARCH 2020 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®