What Will They Think

What Will They Think Have you ever said to yourself, I cant follow up with this person, theyll think Im pushy? Stop! First of all, you can do anything you want.   Cant is a bad, bad word.   Didnt your mother ever tell you that. Second, what do you have to lose? Third, do you really know this to be true?   I mean, there is such a fine line between being pushy and persistent.   Your definition is not the same as someone elses. Fourth, do you really care what they think?   Why?   Who are they anyway????? You cant please everyone, nor should you try.   As a professional, you add value.   You could be an asset to someone.   But dont be subservient, come from a position of authority and power. How would you feel if you went to buy a car and the salesperson started begging you to buy the car? Weve all called for service (plumber, electrician, gutter cleaner) and never gotten a call back.   Do you know why?   Was the service provider thinking, Gosh, I dont want to call them back, they may think Im being pushy? If you want something, you have to do the hard work to pursue it. Have you not done something because you were intimidated by what the other person might think?   Have you held yourself back because you were afraid of what someone might think?