Off the Cuff

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Brendan O’Donnell; Choice Aggregation Services CEO

What was the last book you read?
Influencer: The Power to Change anything by Kerry Patterson, et al.  

If you did not live in Australia, where would you like to live?
My birth place, Scotland. It’s cold but beautiful and you can hop to the South of Europe for frequent holidays to catch up on sun.

If you could sit down to lunch with anyone you like, who would it be?
Barak Obama

What was the first job you ever had?
Working as a weekend cashier for a national retailer in a South African country town. There I realised that the combination of speed, focus and being friendly to customers pays great dividends!

What do you do to unwind?
I love to cycle on weekends and I always enjoy a good movie. And nothing beats a good cuppa and the paper on a Saturday morning.  

What's the most extravagant gift you ever bought yourself?
Travelling to a number of great destinations!
 
What CD is currently playing in your car stereo?
Brian McFadden 

If you could give anyone starting out in business one piece of advice, what would it be?
It’s not only your aptitude but - more importantly - your attitude that will determine how well you do in life; both personally and at work. Back yourself, but be sure to use every opportunity to learn.
      
If I was not working in the mortgage industry, I would like to be?
Exploring historic sights around the world. 

Where was the last place you went on holiday?
Mt Hotham for skiing

What is the one thing most people would not know about you?
I lived in Salt Lake City for a couple of years.