I’ve come to a realization. There is no way I could be a professional salesperson. Yesterday our territory started our big 2-day client event where we take some of our best clients out for a day of business education and socializing. 13 hours of being “on” and charming literally wiped me out. I was more exhausted from that than pretty much any physical training I’ve ever done. I set my alarm but just could not get the strength to get out of bed. Sadly, there was no workout. Perhaps I’ll get one in when I get home although the foot of snow in the forecast may prevent that..
While the day was exhausting It was a nice reminder that we are all different and have different skills, talents, personalities and psychologies. I looked at a couple of my co-workers who were reveling in all of it all day long. They are the types of folks that gain energy from personal interaction. I am the type of person for whom personal interaction drains energy. If any younger BB candidates read this, take it as a very important lesson. Take the time to know yourself. Try to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Don’t listen to your parents who say “You can do anything you want!” Often time, that is said because they want to push you in one direction or another. Yeah, you probably can do anything you want to do. The more important questions are, “Is it something that you will enjoy.” “Is it something that fits with your skill set?” “Is it something that you can do all day without tiring?”
Know yourself. Get input from others regarding your strengths and weaknesses. Take the time, invest time in yourself. It will help guide you and though you will make mistakes, perhaps you will not make as many as you would have made otherwise.