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APPRENTICE 3 Intro
First, let me begin in offering my utmost congratulations to you, the Apprentice III cast, for even making it to this point in the competition! I tip my hat to you all EQUALLY! Whether you are the first to be fired or the last to make it to the final boardroom, you ALL deserve equal respect from this point forward, just for making it this far! I know what you all went through to get here and the rest, well, we'll all be watching that together.
Now, what the American public watching must understand, (please understand), is that there were over 1,000,000 people vying for this very position, yes, I said "over one million", to be the next "Apprentice." So, out of the 18 people selected, it is truly an honor just to get selected to be here, where you are now! So, again, win, lose or draw, congratulations! May all good things happen to you from here on out no matter what happens in the competition! You deserve it!
With that said, HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS, it's going to be one wild ride! The tasks are one thing, Carolyn and George are another and Donald, well, he's "The Donald," right? But now, trust me, you must face the most challenging task of them all… drum roll please …watching it all unravel on national television, in front of millions and millions of viewers! Doesn't seem so easy anymore does it?
It was one thing seeing us, seemed pretty easy from that perspective, didn't it? I know, I felt that way. Sitting on your couch at home, warm and safe after eating a good meal and getting plenty of sleep saying, "I could do that, it's not that difficult. But I would have done this differently; I would have done that differently… I could have won!" Right? Well, pardon the pun, but welcome to "reality!" It's not that easy!
Lights, camera, Donald! Oh, my heart pounds just thinking about it.
Now, let me give you an idea of what's to come. Eighteen type A personalities all wanting the same thing, exactly what you want! And the kicker is, there is no sleep, no home cooked meals and you're definitely not feeling warm and safe. Add a couple of deviants to the mix trying to get you canned and let the fireworks begin!
So, now, what do you do? You barely have time to meet your teammates and competition (one in the same in the end), and you're lucky if you even remember their names. It's 4:00 am. Rona's on the phone, time to meet Donald and you're already going into your first task. That happened so quickly, you don't even have time to answer the question. It's game time and before you know it, it's all over and you might be going to the boardroom.
Oh, the dreaded boardroom! Donald Trump, live in front of you, larger than life, asking, So, what happened, what went wrong? It's as though God himself is asking you about all of your sins. It's do or die, no second chances. And remember those "friends" you just made on a task, not so friendly in the boardroom, you'll see. As a matter of fact, you're going to be down right shocked at what might come out of their mouths about you in the boardroom. (God knows, my head is still spinning and I've just barely pulled the last knife out of my back).
Back to the boardroom, the stakes are high and you're planning your next move, but wait, you believe one thing and Donald may suggest another. For example, bring someone into the boardroom, but your business gut is telling you to bring another. Tough call, huh? (Hint, listen to Donald's each and every suggestion) He's the boss after all, and you want a job from him, so take his lead. Trust me, I know! I paid for it. This is the game of games, business of all businesses, cutthroat unlike any other, and the worst part is your neck is on the line! The call is yours. Go "up to the suite", or "down to the street" and that's it, and you could be done, "D" "O" "N" "E", done! Finished! Call it a day my friend. For the rest of your lives you could be mulling over what you could of, should of, and would of said different. Been there, done that!
Any questions? How many hours of sleep are you going to get? My guess, 2 to 4 hours, if you're lucky. Do you eat? A college student eats better than you will. You never thought Redbull was a meal did you? Is the suite as huge and incredible as it seems? Yes, but unfortunately you won't really get to enjoy it like you thought. It's like living in your office, but worse, it's the lion's den. Watch your every move. You are sleeping with the enemy, literally. How are George and Carolyn? Do a good job and they're great. If not, get prepared for the worst.
Advice? Pace yourself. Don't judge or underestimate your competition. Don't try to be the hero of the team.They'll use it against you if you lose. Don't have any bravado, stay calm, cool and focused on the task at hand. Don't upstage Donald. You're a type-A personality, it may be harder than you think, but just don't do it. Listen before you speak, even in the heat of the moment. Listen to your teammates and more importantly, listen to Donald!
Bottom line, whether you have ultimate street smarts or a well educated business background, fact is, at the end of the day, you're either "hired" or "fired" and although you've just beat out over a million other applicants, the odds now must unfortunately get narrowed.
I'll end here by passing the torch and wishing you the best of luck.
Again, congratulations Apprentice 3! I'll be watching and thinking of you all throughout this incredible experience. Great success to you!
Sincerely,
Your Apprentice Alumna,
Jennifer
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