It might seem a bit dramatic to say that this innocuous little connector has changed my life, but it’s certainly made a big impact in a specific part of my life.

Let me explain…

When I run a courses I often stay in a hotel and deliver the training in a different hotel or venue.  This involves me transporting my equipment for the day from one place to another at the start of the day.  And bringing it back it back again when I’ve finished for the day.

No problem there, I hear you thinking.

Well, not generally.  I’m quite a low-tech presenter and don’t always use slides, therefore don’t need a laptop.  However,  on occasions when  I’m travelling on the London Undergound and I’m carrying my laptop, course notes, flipchart pens etc etc in a bag that isn’t light (but is secure) the weight can be considerable.  I like my laptop and have no reason to replace it except that it’s quite heavy.

Result:  I find myself grumbling about the weight of stuff I’m carrying around and often end up with aching back or shoulders as a consequence.

Not any more…

I was looking at something on my iPad one day and wondered whether I could use it in place of my laptop when I have a slide presentation.  Hmmm.  No HDMI port and I don’t want to gamble on a venue having wireless connection (although many do)

I did a little research on the internet and I found the above.  It provides me with an HDMI connection to my iPad and also allows me to connect it to power at the same time.

No more lugging the laptop around.  No more aching shoulders.  No more grumbling from me.

Now, I don’t expect you to be inspired by my little connector (I’m guessing you might have known this was possible long before I did), but I would encourage you to think about the places in life where you’re putting up with something that isn’t a massive problem but is a niggling issue.  By giving it some focused thought and taking action, can you change the situation for the better?

Or even change your life….