Interesting title, I know but basically its what I am in the process of doing. Part of my new job is calling complete strangers with the end goal for them to let me manage their investment property for them. Now some days I can get on that phone and talk till I could talk no more and then there are the days when I put off calling people out of some weird fear and anxiety. I think that it ultimately stems from a fear of rejection but that is a WHOLE different story.
So today was one of those days that I had to call a few prospective clients and I was putting it off and putting it off until I had to sit down make a deal with myself to get it done. Sounds strange but once it was done the relief was immense.....growing a pair is a tough trip and I am glad that I am finally doing things that challenge me, one day soon I will proudly hang my new pair out for all to see and might actually be excited to call a stranger for a chat!
Oh, I don't think I could do a job that required me to make "cold calls". No way.
ReplyDeleteThat is so tough but I can totally relate to not wanting to call ppl some days. Although I am outgoing, my social anxiety takes over sometimes. It is a strange, mental case of having drunk monkeys in your head.
ReplyDelete- Cougs
www.cougar-tales.blogspot.com