Le Weekly #25 – Delivery Routine 📦
One quote, one word, one shoutout, one story, one neigh from Philosophical Horse and one question.
Greetings everyone. Happy Monday!
Take a moment to reflect on each snippet. Comment your thoughts below.
Note: Community announcement at the bottom.
Le Quote 🗣
“The only way to get through it is to get through it.” – Nondumiso Ndlovu.
Le Word 💬
through (preposition) continuing in time towards completion of (a process or period).
Le Shoutout 🧣
The other day, while at a birthday tea, I spoke with Ben Bettendorf for a bit.
Ben (affectionately known as Chef Ben from Obi Resturant) has become an unexpected friend and someone I hugely admire. Each time he tells me a story about his sushi restaurant on Long Street, I learn something new about business ownership.
After chatting about his updates while inhaling pastries, he asked me how I was doing. I told him that things were going well. Thankfully. I also told him that I was slowly starting to realise how difficult last year had actually been for me personally.
While talking, I felt Chef Ben’s eyes narrow slightly. Due to my sombre life-dump, I had the feeling he suspected I was about to tell him some bad news. I had the feeling I had to reassure him that there was nothing to worry about.
So I told him, “Don’t worry, I’m going to continue doing it.”
“You have to,” he said.
“Why?” I asked.
“Because you’re good at it,” he said.
“Good at what?” I asked.
“I don’t know, you’re just good at it.”
Even though he couldn’t quite pinpoint what I was actually good at, his words fired me up. It was as if he had placed a small piece of firewood in my furnace.
After the tea, I drove home and continued working on my work.
It is incredible how little encouragement we need as human beings. If you ever suspect a friend needs encouragement, just give it to them; even if it’s just a thumbs up and a solemn nod, it will help.
Danko for the words, Chef Ben.
Shoutout.
Le Story ✍️
Last week, I was chatting with my neighbour, Clare. I was hand delivering the Le Scarf shirt that she purchased for her brother.
While chatting, another neighbour, Alan, arrived on the scene. Alan owns a gym and an apparel brand and also competes in CrossFit while doing some acting jobs on the side.
Two years ago, when his apparel brand was still growing, before he moved into a warehouse, Alan would package every order in his room, walk to the gate, and hand it to the courier guy for delivery. I would frequently witness the handover from my window.
So, while chatting, I pointed to the fresh merch in Clare’s hand.
“Ah, merch!” Alan exclaimed.
And then I pointed to my car and said, “My warehouse.”
He chuckled, reflecting on his home-warehouse days.
While chuckling, I felt compelled to share my memories of Alan with Alan. I explained how his door-to-gate delivery routine used to inspire me. It still inspires me.
In response to my inspired recollection, he shrugged his shoulders and said, “If I can do it, anyone can. Seriously.”
And I think he is right.
Le Neigh from Philosophical Horse 🐴
“Neigh.” – Philosophical Horse.
Le Question 🤔
Which of your friends needs your encouragement this morning? If someone comes to mind, send them a small message to start their week strong.
Have a great Monday, everyone!
L’annoucement 🚨
In exciting news, next week’s newsletter will mark SIX MONTHS of Le Weekly.
Six months = 26 weeks.
As you may know, 26 is a number that gets celebrated at Le Scarf.
Therefore, on Saturday, 18th May 2024, a celebratory 26km lap of the Rondebosch Common will occur.
Yes, you read that correctly: LE RUN 3 is here.
Join Le Editor for ten laps of the Common starting at 07h00. If you can’t be there for the full 26km, please join for a lap or two!
Afterwards, I’d love for anyone reading this to come down for a post-run coffee at Cafe on Common (around 09h30). The first 26 coffees will be on me.
Le Weekly receives such wholesome support, and it would be a great moment to mingle as a niche newsletter community.
Let me know if you’ll be there!
Previous Newsletters:
(Remember to send this to someone who you think would enjoy Le Weekly)
One Moment ⚽️ Lighting Rod ☔️ Vida Choc 🍫 Street Light 💡 Growth Spurt 📈 Tan Lines ☀️ Steam Train 🚂 Parked Car 🚗 Russ Bus 🚌 Being New ✨ Coffee Coffee ☕️ Leopard Picture 🐆 Clare’s Exhalations 🌸 Boiled Potatoes 🥔 Back Shampoo 🧼 Muscular Swallows 🐦 Long Wood 🪵 Impactful Leaf 🍃 Vulnerable Ankles 🦵 Sea Sea TV 📸 Treadmill Queue 💦 Lemonade 🍋 Meat Factory 🥩 Woolworths Maternitywear 👚
Yay! I’m pitching for Le Walk….and hope I’ll be allowed to participate. My 72-year old knees can walk the Common once, to celebrate this auspicious occasion. I’ll figure out how many 26 Whatever’s I’ll be achieving as I walk the Le Run. More Yay’s!!!
Whoop whoop for Le Run 3! Will arrive with overly optimistic energy and likely manage one before walking the rest. Doing it for Philosophical Horse 🏃♀️