Work

I know that most of us don't like our jobs. Most of us see work as a means to an end ($$$). But every once in a while, a job comes around that not only fulfills our monetary needs, but also helps fill some of our spiritual and emotional needs as well. I have found one of those jobs. Would you believe me if I told you that it was in sales? I know, you're probably laughing or rolling your eyes, but believe me when I say that this sales job I have is the greatest thing to happen to me since my son was born. I am challenged daily, I have to think outside the box at all times, I have to be completely self motivated, I have to be organized (the skill of organization has not been with me since birth), and most of all, I have to stay positive. Not because the clients want to hear positive salesmen, but because in sales you have to look at people telling you no and clients who reject you as a positive thing.

I can hear it... Phil's lost his marbles. He's sadistic. He takes pleasure in failure and rejection. While you may be on the right track, it's not the whole story. The truth is, I see rejection and "no" in this business as a step closer to something positive. I'm learning what not to do every time I hear a no. Hearing "no" is the best teacher I have. However, the only way this kind of thinking can work is if you have a good sales system... and do I ever! I get top notch sales training weekly and I can truly say that I would be lost right now if it weren't for Sandler.

Before this turns into an advertising pitch for Crossroads Business Development, I just wanted to let everyone in on where I am right now in my daily struggle to work this job and continuing my job at the group homes. While this positive attitude is stronger some days than on others, I still maintain it daily. And you know what the craziest thing about me loving my job is? I have yet to sell a thing. "No" is the only word I've heard to this point. That is how I know I have found one of those truly special, God-sent, jobs. I hope you all are experiencing the same thing. If not, be patient, keep your eyes open, and don't be afraid to jump off the cliff when the door opens up.

Followers

I know I'm one of the last ones (of our crew) to join on here. But lets not jump to conclusions ok? I'm not a follower. In high school... definitely. In college... no doubt about it. I was a chameleon. But over the last four or five years I have worked very hard to build the side of my personality that doesn't care what others think. The non-conformist side.

Just remember, the world is full of followers. In fact about 88% of people are followers according to the national made-up-on-the-spot statistics corporation. So the next time you accuse someone as a follower, think twice about it, because odds are... you are one too.

Movie Quotes

I was thinking of making this blog a little more interesting by adding a new dynamic to it. I was thinking I might put at least one movie line into each of my posts, and then see who can guess what it is. However, it occured to me that Mr. Smithers would probably be the only one to get it most of the time, and since he's so good at keeping in touch, I'm sure he would answer it once every six months. So I guess I'll just fuhgettaboutit.

So the question is, why do guys like to quote movie lines? Is it our insecurities that keeep us from holding "real" conversations with each other? Maybe it's that none of us wants to feel vulnerable around the other so we choose to discuss petty things of life and un-original thoughts. Who knows, either way... i don't care. I have thousands of those lines in my head and I'm not letting them go to waste. So in the immortal words of Val Kilmer "it's so early.. you think we should get some coffee or somesing?"

Hello

Welcome to my self-indulgent, narcissistic journey that is called... My blog. Don't forget my title, and the fact that I'm hardly ever serious... or you might be offended at the previous statement. To be honest, this is just a really good way to keep in touch with family and friends and to give myself another outlet for my insanity. I do enjoy writing.. although most of it has been academic of late. However, I'm not opposed to just goofing off from time-to-time. As my multi-dimensional personality takes shape on this site, expect the unexpected.. and be prepared for all types of posts... some serious, some not. Auf Wiedersehen.