| Sometimes being a success in business is about | | | | of the game as quickly as possible. That way |
| more than just what you do from 9 to 5. A lot | | | | you'll feel less foolish when you get on the links. |
| can depend on the "extras," like how you treat | | | | You still won't be a stellar player but you'll feel less |
| your clients and the rapport you build with them. | | | | inadequate if you at least know the lingo. |
| Some people use sports to help develop | | | | Even better, would be to try to get in a lesson |
| relationships in business. This can work, except if | | | | from an experienced instructor. Hourly rates are |
| you're not a good athlete. | | | | usually reasonable, but can range anywhere from |
| So, if you're no athlete and your client wants to | | | | $8 to $100 an hour depending on their name |
| meet over 9 holes of golf to talk shop, what do | | | | recognition. Who knows? You may even find a |
| you do? It's a quite a dilemma, because you want | | | | licensed instructor that is having a deal on his |
| to say yes to keep his business, but you also | | | | rates to get established. |
| don't want to make a fool of yourself. | | | | When you find an instructor let him know your |
| It's probably best to just go ahead with the golf | | | | situation and don't try to be able to master the |
| outing. Accept with a jovial tone and let him know | | | | game with only a few lessons. Find out as much |
| that you're game for anything. That will let him | | | | as you need to know to get you through 18 |
| know that you're a good sport and willing to give | | | | holes respectably. In the end, your score isn't |
| things a try, even if they're not your forte. Don't | | | | what's important. It's bonding with your client, |
| feel too bad about it. Even if you don't know how | | | | having fun and furthering your career that really |
| to play all is not lost. | | | | matters. |
| You may want to try to learn the fundamentals | | | | |