I poured hours of hard work into my preaentarion for the meeting. I was told I had 30 minutes, but we started late and I only had fifteen. I fumbled quickly through my PowerPoint and was unable to fully develop my initiative. The preoccupied and distracted look of my colleagues signaled the flat reception of my ideas. Rather than the enthusiam and perhaps even applause, I had hoped for, they werw all checking their phones and shuffling their papers. I ledt the meeting dejected and feeling I had toiled in vain.
Yet, deep down, I do believe the Lord appreciates my efforts. They are not wasted. Somehow, God is using this experience for a greater good. I gained knowledge and pracriced many new skulls in my preparation. I gave my bes! I faced disappointment, yet hope against hope. I may have planted some seeds for future germination. God uses everyrhing in his unfolding plan. I trust and persevere.
Anthony (Tony) Crilly is a seasoned B2B sales and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience helping top technology companies grow. He has led sales development for leaders like Oracle, IBM, NetApp, and Roadmunk, specializing in outbound strategy, account management, and go-to-market execution. His work spans cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, and digital transformation, with a track record of building pipelines, generating qualified leads, and driving customer success.
Beyond his career, Tony is passionate about health, fitness, and nutrition, drawing on decades of endurance training as a runner cyclist, and swimmer. He also writes on topics that connect business, personal growth, and everyday life, sharing lessons from both success and challenge. A dedicated family man and faith-driven, Tony brings the same intensity and commitment to personal goals as he does to professional ones — whether it’s overcoming obstacles, supporting others, or leading by example.
