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Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
It’s weird, it’s strange, but at some point we should all learn to push ourselves to take risks and here’s why.
SHOW NOTES
Being the Outsider
-As an outsider on a team, there is a tendency to feel like you will be judged more harshly, for example, a woman feels like she has to meet 100 percent of the qualifications of a job opening, whereas a man will apply if he only meets 60 percent. Don’t wait until you’re sure you’ll knock it out of the park, you’ll miss out on a lot of really exciting opportunities.
Diving In
-Figuring something out as you go can be one of the most valuable experiences and risks that you take in your career. Take Richard Branson’s advice: “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later.”
Trust
-It can be really challenging to believe in yourself, but have faith in what you’re capable of, and don’t forget that you’re surrounded and supported by a network of people that are there to help.
Control, Luck, and Reflecting
-So much of our lives are not in our control, so it’s important to understand and reflect on how much of both your successes and failures are influenced by circumstances you don’t have power over.
Bouncing Back from Failure
-When you’re in a rut, get back to the fundamentals and set yourself up for small, easy wins rather than overwhelming yourself with the big picture.
Faking It
-Despite what a lot of people say, sales is not all instinctual. The best salespeople are the ones who have a great process and are constantly working to improve it.
Resources
-Masters of Scale: Airbnb’s Brian Chesky in Handcrafted
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support
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By Ashleigh EarlyIt’s weird, it’s strange, but at some point we should all learn to push ourselves to take risks and here’s why.
SHOW NOTES
Being the Outsider
-As an outsider on a team, there is a tendency to feel like you will be judged more harshly, for example, a woman feels like she has to meet 100 percent of the qualifications of a job opening, whereas a man will apply if he only meets 60 percent. Don’t wait until you’re sure you’ll knock it out of the park, you’ll miss out on a lot of really exciting opportunities.
Diving In
-Figuring something out as you go can be one of the most valuable experiences and risks that you take in your career. Take Richard Branson’s advice: “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later.”
Trust
-It can be really challenging to believe in yourself, but have faith in what you’re capable of, and don’t forget that you’re surrounded and supported by a network of people that are there to help.
Control, Luck, and Reflecting
-So much of our lives are not in our control, so it’s important to understand and reflect on how much of both your successes and failures are influenced by circumstances you don’t have power over.
Bouncing Back from Failure
-When you’re in a rut, get back to the fundamentals and set yourself up for small, easy wins rather than overwhelming yourself with the big picture.
Faking It
-Despite what a lot of people say, sales is not all instinctual. The best salespeople are the ones who have a great process and are constantly working to improve it.
Resources
-Masters of Scale: Airbnb’s Brian Chesky in Handcrafted
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support