My neighborhood work is awesome. It’s changed my life. While I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 16 years I didn’t know anyone who ran any of the businesses or who was influential in my area. I was truly a product of my habits. Today, neighborhood work is one of my favorite exercises. I know most of the friendly and not-so-friendly managers and clerks in my vicinity and I’m dating the owner of a pet supply store. As Alan says “You become who you are around.” I am now greeted by name when I enter my local stores, restaurants and pubs. Unbelievable that that’s who I am now. A year ago no one cared about me, no one knew me, and I didn’t care about, or know anyone either. It sounds harsh but it’s true. Alan tells me it’s not my fault. I was never taught these skills in life. My neighborhood is now a product of me. Thank You.