Client Recommendation
Letter of reference for Harvey Hazen.
One day while on LinkedIn I received an un-expected message. It came from an Arne J. The message asked if I was the Mr. Hazen that was a chess Coach at Milwaukie HS in 1976, and if so, did I remember him. I told him that if he was the Arnie I was thinking of how could I forget. He was a rather lonely boy. Very smart and very shy. I asked him what he had been doing for the past 49 years? He said he went to college and overcame much of his shyness there and has a family, a career and successful life. He then thanked me for my quiet presence and encouragement. I asked why in the world did he remember me from so long ago and could he please write it out so I could use it to encourage others who interact with people to practice “Quiet Presence.”.
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