What a Dog on the Playground Taught Me About Being Memorable 🐶

Every once in a while, something happens that stays with you forever. It could be heartwarming, hilarious, even a bit rebellious—but it stands out from all the other days because it was different. And those different days? They're the ones that matter most. The Dog on the Playground Effect When I’m running NLP4Kids training sessions, we often take a trip down memory lane—back to school days. And let me tell you, the stories that come out are wild sometimes! 😅 One practitioner confessed to having once been in a gang that set fire to their school. (No names mentioned!) And my own school days were far from innocent. Let’s just say there may have been a snow day that wasn’t exactly officially announced… The thing about these stories is that they stick with us because they’re different. I call it the Dog on the Playground Effect. Out of the thousands of school days you've had, how many do you actually remember? Most days were the same as the last. But the day there was a dog on the playground? EVERYONE remembers that. Your brain loves routine—but it only remembers the days that break it. That’s why working in a children’s franchise like NLP4Kids gives you so many stand-out moments—you’re making real impact, every day. Every Day Can Be a Stand-Out Day Unlike typical jobs where the days blur into one another, running a children’s franchise gives you moments that stay with you forever. I have this mental photo album in my head. It's filled with young people whose lives were changed through the work we did together. I can scroll through it whenever I want—and each memory reminds me that what we do matters. I’ve heard kids say things like, “You saved me,” or “My life is different because of you.” 😢💖 There’s no way you can compare that to a normal 9-to-5. And sure, we all want stability and routine—but we thrive on purpose. We want to know that our work means something. In this business, it really, truly does. This isn’t a job where you’re just clocking in and out. It’s a role where you get to be someone’s turning point—the day their life changed forever. 🌈 A Different Kind of Career If you're the kind of person who wants to make a real difference—but you're also a bit tired of feeling like your current work is... well, a bit grey—then maybe it's time for something with more colour, more heart, and more meaning. That’s what the NLP4Kids children’s franchise offers: the opportunity to build your own business while transforming lives. And not in a small way. In a way that gets remembered. Of course, there’s training and structure to help you get started. We don’t just throw you into the deep end—we guide you through the process and help you build a business that works for you, with mentoring, marketing, and real client support built in. 🧠✨ You’ll be part of a network that values growth, learning, and the power of helping young people reach their full potential. It’s a children’s franchise with heart—and it will fill your life with meaningful moments you’ll never forget. Make Today One of Those Days If you’re feeling that tug—that sense that you’re meant to do more, be more, give more—then this might be your “dog on the playground” moment. The one that stands out from all the others. The one that changes everything. Let’s make it happen together. 👉 https://nlp4kids.org/becoming-a-licensee by Gemma Bailey (with the help of Ai)