A Metaphor That Keeps on Giving

Sometimes you get a sign from the universe about what you should do next. As I was looking for a story for this issue of The Metaphor Minute, a startling coincidence occurred that made it clear I was meant to share this particular story with you this month.
Eight years ago I received an email from John Pink, a complete stranger, who lived in upstate New York, who had read my Metaphorically Selling book, who wanted to share a metaphor that he had been using with his clients to build his business.  I loved his story so much that I included it in my next metaphor book, Make What You Say Pay!  After that, we were not in touch.
Two weeks ago, he turned up in my life in the most unexpected way. He and my husband were at a men’s social event. One word led to another and he realized that my