When you have been working on something for a while, in a team or on your own, it often hurts bad when someone comes along and states it's worthless. Being an emotional entity you are likely to make a common mistake : respond emotional. And that often ends badly. Here's how to avoid it.
- Be enthousiastic about it, but don't make it personal.
- If you get too close, even justified comment can spark those emotions.
- If someone makes remarks about it that you find stupid, try and find out from what angle that person looks at it.
- You can't blame someone for not having the exact same knowledge as you.
- If emotions light up anyway after comments, step away.
- Take a short break for coffee or a walk outside before you respond.
- Read all comments clearly and analyze it.
- Only respond after having given it good thought.
You'll see it is easier dealing with things you love. But don't fall in the snakepit : business is business. It is not, and should not be, personal.
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these let me think about wpt guys.
Being an emotional entity you are likely to make a common mistake : respond emotional. And that often ends badly.
Anyone would love to turn their hobby into a business, but i guess you are right – business is business and shouldn’t be mixed with your feelings. You get a successful business only by having an open mind, listening to your clients objections and then fulfilling their requests. After all, keeping your clients satisfied is the key to increase your business and goals.