These 3 Superpowers I Learned From Working with Beyoncé Supercharged My Productivity
Use these tips to change the way you work forever
A few years ago I woke up one sunny Tuesday morning to a phone call from a private number.
— Hello, may I speak to Kele Mogotsi please?
— Speaking.
— This is Ms. Anonymous from Anonymous-R-Us casting office. We’d like to reschedule you for the film shoot. Are you available on Wednesday?
— Oh sure, no worries.
— Great. Unfortunately, Beyoncé isn’t feeling well so we need to reschedule.
— (long pause) Um…. (cough). No problem, I understand. I’ll be there on Wednesday.
She confirmed more details with me and then hung up. I lay in bed, completely still for a minute, ruminating over what had just happened.
Wait, what? I thought to myself. I was still a little confused.
Beyoncé?
Queen Bey?
The BEYONCÉ?
I was going to work tomorrow… with Beyoncé?!
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