{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 129 - Skip's Quips: Sometimes You Just Have to Say Yes","description":"A productive, peaceful workday morning in 2002, suddenly shifted into a frenzy of quick decision-making and high-profile event planning. What turned it? An unexpected phone call from the White House transformed that ordinary Wednesday into something truly extraordinary. Join me, Skip Lineberg, on "The Main Thing Podcast" as we explore a remarkable tale of seizing unexpected opportunities. Seizing Serendipity: A 4th of July to Remember When my former company, Maple Creative, was invited to assist with President George W. Bush's 4th of July 2002 visit to Ripley, West Virginia, it was all thanks to a former student intern who remembered us. This unexpected opportunity highlights the significance of relationships and the ripple effect they can have on our lives and careers. Beyond that, this unique story illustrates the power of saying \u201cYes,\u201d even when you don\u2019t yet have all the answers or resources. Join us on this wisdom journey and discover how such moments can shape our lives and careers in the most unforeseen ways.   Where\u2019s the Special Guest and What\u2019s a \u201cSkip\u2019s Quip?" We are doing something a little different. I\u2019ll be sharing a wisdom lesson with you\u2014but there won\u2019t be a guest. Just me, sharing wisdom. A short wisdom lesson - about 10 minutes total. We plan to do these about 6 times a year. We\u2019re calling these special editions - \u201cSkip\u2019s Quips.\u201d Don\u2019t worry, we will still bring you wisdom conversations with our special guests twice a month. Additionally, you will receive \u201cSkip\u2019s Quips\u201d to supplement to our regular wisdom programming. Let us know what you think, and please share your feedback. You can do that via SpeakPipe.   For More Information About Skip Lineberg Please visit our website.   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Marketing, Social Media and Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg   Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook  @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn TikTok @TheMainThingPod   Help Support and Sustain This Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Buy a book from our curated wisdom collection on bookshop.org. Become a patron and support us on Patreon with funding. ","author_name":"The Main Thing Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/themainthing.libsyn.com\/website","html":"