tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post6696146712330935463..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Hang Around for a Bit and Watch Me Lose My MindAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-84558438275102177232008-05-23T09:59:00.000-05:002008-05-23T09:59:00.000-05:00I was going to say something... but I forgot what ...I was going to say something... but I forgot what it was-- oh that's right-- yeah, I have trouble remembering names and it seems to be getting worse as the years go on.<BR/><BR/>I've learned to repeat a person's name and to try and use it several times in a conversation. Of course, if I lipread it wrong, that leads to an interesting conversation the first time I say the name back!<BR/><BR/>As for my own name, I've encountered people saying Mrs. Putts, Mrs. Plotz, Mrs. Puse-- because they can't believe someone would have a name like Putz!Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-21614519588936345272008-05-21T07:39:00.000-05:002008-05-21T07:39:00.000-05:00Stephen,It's reassuring to know other people have ...Stephen,<BR/>It's reassuring to know other people have this problem. I don't want to fall into the trap of saying, "Oh, I'm terrible with names" and just give up. Then I'll be one of those people who call everyone "son" or "sister"! Thanks for posting, and especially for the nice compliment about my writing.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-24681857851055092302008-05-21T07:29:00.000-05:002008-05-21T07:29:00.000-05:00Walter,Thanks much for the suggestion...will have ...Walter,<BR/>Thanks much for the suggestion...will have to check it out. Guess I shouldn't feel too bad until the day comes that I can't remember MY name.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-25708839271271998172008-05-20T21:14:00.000-05:002008-05-20T21:14:00.000-05:00Anita:Oh yes, I can identify with loss of memory, ...Anita:<BR/><BR/>Oh yes, I can identify with loss of memory, especially when trying to recall a person who I was just introduced to. Good lord, not very pretty.<BR/><BR/>How I get their name is by very innocently saying, "How do you spell your name?" Imagine the stares I get when I ask Donna how to spell hers!<BR/><BR/>I agree with Bog - you're on the right track - one thing at a time. I know it's hard but try it. One thing at a time and see how it makes you feel to finish it before moving on to something else. It gives you a little bit of a power trip because then you're in control. Not the other stuff screaming for your attention.<BR/><BR/>Great article - love your writing style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-82204840997571466312008-05-20T21:13:00.000-05:002008-05-20T21:13:00.000-05:00Hi Anita! I think that names are tough no matter h...Hi Anita! <BR/>I think that names are tough no matter how fit one’s brain. And indeed, Miriam’s post is an excellent one! On the issue of brain fitness, though, I think Dan Pink’s “A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future” is great! He includes exercises for each of right-brain senses! It’s a great read – though Miriam offers better tips for name recall!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-18420074706659235232008-05-20T13:28:00.000-05:002008-05-20T13:28:00.000-05:00Miriam,That is indeed a great post. I'm definitely...Miriam,<BR/>That is indeed a great post. I'm definitely going to try it. I'm just hoping that if I remember the "Brad" part I don't call someone "Brad Pitt" instead of "Brad Payton." I've gotta work on that...and I hope it will improve by erasing some of my bad habits!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-56326163574524100982008-05-20T12:51:00.000-05:002008-05-20T12:51:00.000-05:00I totally agree with you about the issue of multit...I totally agree with you about the issue of multitasking as a roadblock to real concentration. I am big into lists myself...Maybe because I like checking things off of them, but that's another whole issue!<BR/><BR/>I blogged about ways to remember peoples' names: http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/remember-their-name-for-career-success/<BR/><BR/>People love to hear their own name, and it is certainly important in business to be able to put a name with a face.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the research and tips of things to do to try to keep a fit brain!<BR/><BR/>Miriam Salpeter<BR/>Keppie CareersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-62347363230570649792008-05-20T10:31:00.000-05:002008-05-20T10:31:00.000-05:00Ian,That's funny...I always thought of my parents ...Ian,<BR/>That's funny...I always thought of my parents as old. Then I realized that was because my sisters and I made them that way! (Imagine three teenage girls and one bathroom).<BR/>On days when I find myself feeling overwhelmed, I'll often pick up a broom and sweep the kitchen floor. Sounds weird, but it makes me feel better because I've gotten SOMETHING done! Thanks for posting.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-13192222095532150312008-05-20T10:27:00.000-05:002008-05-20T10:27:00.000-05:00Bob,I always tell my kids' teachers that I want th...Bob,<BR/>I always tell my kids' teachers that I want them to have a lifelong love of learning, and I need to keep that in mind for myself. My mother was 65 when she learned to use a computer, and that should be an inspiration to me, as well!<BR/>Thanks for commenting!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-66421910310688605602008-05-20T09:50:00.000-05:002008-05-20T09:50:00.000-05:00This post reminds of a Bill Cosby bit where he say...This post reminds of a Bill Cosby bit where he says every parent put a curse on their kids: I wish your kids act just like you. (or some something similar) <BR/>Another way to help the mind is to clear small tasks immediately rather than let it linger in your/my mind like answering e-mails after reading or commenting to a post like this one.Ian Tanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312227882675949542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-4418059727809994152008-05-20T09:47:00.000-05:002008-05-20T09:47:00.000-05:00Howdy, Anita! I know the feeling, believe me. The ...Howdy, Anita! I know the feeling, believe me. The irony is that after all these years of ignoring computer games, now they tell us the best solution for getting your brain into shape is... a computer game called Brain Age!<BR/><BR/>But I think you're on the right track - just doing things you're not used to doing, or doing things in a different way. It gets the cobwebs off.Robert Hruzekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370792068453896515noreply@blogger.com