On a recent trip to Las Vegas I joined a group of associates for a dinner trip to the nearby village, a collection of shops and restaurants in a community of resorts designed to attract high-end conferences. During this weekend I felt fully integrated in this five star living experience.
We departed the shuttle, and walked past the galleries, cigar bar, and shops filled with wonderful clothing and gift items. My associates had been here before, having dined at one of restaurants a few nights earlier. I just followed, knowing my group shared the same desire for a quality dining experience to continue the powerful energy of our day.
The first restaurant we came upon caught our attention, and we decided that its cuisine would satisfy each of us. They had life entertainment as well. We seated ourselves at an outdoor table, and almost immediately the singer found his way to us, engaging us with his songs. I played in the flirtatious moment with great enjoyment!
As we shifted from fun back into business we discussed events of the day and plans for tomorrow. At one point though we realized we had been there a very long time without even seeing a menu. Time was passing, and we had meetings and networking plans that night.
The server apologized, and brought our menus. After ordering we returned to our discussions, but we held a part of our focus on the food. Finally, after over half an hour longer of waiting, our order arrived. This was disappointing. The quality wavered as well. All I could think was “where is Chef Ramsey”? This place needed serious help.
We talked to the server, and then the manager came over. All we heard was a series of excuses. I finally turned to the manager and said, “Of all the things we have told you about our dis-satisfactory experience, you have not once told me that you are listening to us. You could easily have said you appreciate our feedback and will do your best to improve your restaurant”. What he and the server both communications in their actions was that they believed they were stretched too far, and that they believed they could only give the bare minimum.
I have no plans of going back to this restaurant because this manager shows that he does not value his customers. My conference trip, attending the CEO Space event, was set at a level of quality, value, and purpose in everything we do. Every interaction I had during these days held each person in the highest esteem. This practice of five-star quality thinking was not just talked about but integrated into living by every person attending this event.
At the restaurant I offered my comments and suggestions to the manager, not as a criticism but as an invitation to join us in the powerful five-star energy vibration that we carried with us to his restaurant. I could see he was unable to have this gift at the moment, but perhaps the concept will creep into his thoughts in the days to come. We all wished the best with him, not to break him down, but to remind him that giving our best always reflects back to us. If his restaurant was operating at its best the customers would be happier, the server would have been tipped more than the minimum, and the recommendations would bring customers to fill his restaurant and give him greater rewards. Successful thinking breeds successful results. We only limit ourselves when we give from a minimal mentality, or leave out the one quality that makes everything we do a success.
We can all live the five-star life. No matter what we offer, whether it is fine dining or fast food we can bring the highest value into our work, our product, and our presentation. The time is now to change the way we treat ourselves, because the five-star lifestyle begins and ends within. Our thoughts permeate our actions, and when we give it is important that we give the best we can in every moment of life. As recipient it is also important that we receive with grace and appreciation.
There is no reason for our lives to be anything than a five-star experience. All it takes is practice. You can shift your beliefs into gratitude and quality acceptance and live the most amazing life every minute of the day, and as we practice this five star belief we can change the world around us.
Author Estee Taschereau offers powerful coaching sessions for clearing old beliefs and shifting into five-star living. Appointments for sessions by phone can be arranged by calling 253-336-6175. Estee’s first book, Now is the Time to Believe, is available now in ebook format.
