Brass Balls
You bet, I am headed in the direction you are thinking? What is wrong with you anyway. Get your head out of the gutter!
I said it, “Brass Balls,” like in reference to a pair.
Paul Coulter a great friend and mentor of mine has a pair of Brass Balls, literally a pair suspended in plastic he has on display in his office. Sometimes he takes them on the road when presenting or speaking at business meetings. It’s been a number of years since I heard the story of the Brass Balls but the message behind the balls, still impacts my approach to life.
In fact, I bet you are still reading even though I might have pushed the envelope just a bit. You might say I have “A Pair” to even consider writing about the subject. I must admit it is a calculated risk. I do remember that no one has ever left the room when Paul presented his “Brass Balls” speech to the audience. The meaning behind the “Brass Balls” is so clear I probably don’t even need to tell you what it is.
Sometimes in life you have to take some risks, you are going to have to dig in. If you have no idea what I am talking about some other words for “Brass Balls” include:
- Intestinal Fortitude
- Chutzpah
- Courage
- Endurance
- Vigor
- Heart
- Moxie
- Spunk
- Guts
Since I am sure I have a few women readers, cut me some slack and embrace the intent behind my message. Yes, I have met a few women over the years who clearly have “A Pair.”
Back to my friend Paul, his message would be hollow if not for his own courage. I am not sure of Paul’s exact age but its in the 70′s. I had lost track of Paul for a few years and we reconnected on LinkedIn of all things. I know people much younger than Paul who are still fearful and bitter about the new business medium called the internet. I think Paul is on his 3rd website and continues to explore the latest ideas on personal happiness and success.
What kind of risks have you taken lately?
Meet my friend Paul Coulter.
Brian Monahan is a Professional Coach with Launch to Freedom. Brian works with emerging entrepreneurs to help them create a plan to reach their “Tipping Point” for success. Expert In The Rough is the official blog of Launch to Freedom. Feel free to share posts and articles on your website or newsletter with attribution and a link back to the original content. Visit Launch to Freedom to sign up for your free “21+ Must Have Free Business Tools for the Small Business Owner”
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In the film Glengarry Glen Ross, Alec Baldwin portrays a regional sales manager and gives a speech to a sales team exemplifying this concept. It’s a must see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AXTx4PcKI
Jim,
thanks for the link, that is a great movie.
Brian