Maximize every opportunity to make yourself understood. You might find yourself doing all the heavy lifting but that seems like a fair trade for doing something outside the norm. Once the other party stops trying to make the connection don't waste any more time. Up to that point, it's all you.
That's how I look at it, anyway.
chrisbrogan
· 3 years ago
That's a valid perspective. It's certainly a good point to move your ball further into their court if your ball has purple spikes and is more square than round.
Dan Hill
· 3 years ago
Visionary or crazy; better than being dull.
Critics are right down there with devil's advocates aye, Chris? :P
Whitney
· 3 years ago
I think sometimes it just requires you to say to yourself "Self Doubt is for sissies." And F*&^$! them if they can't take a joke. A close friend has gotten alot of weird criticism lately, and I know it's just insecurity and jealousy from others, but it can still hurt. Ben has an interesting post on his Instigator blog about committees- I think committees are all about competition and criticism in the name of protecting your own turf, where teams are about moving that ball forward towards a common goal. And if you never try something new, where is the fun in that???? Whit
Dave LaMorte
· 3 years ago
Was I one of the critics? I don't think I was, but if I was I'm surprised that I didn't catch myself.
Michael Bailey
· 3 years ago
When I decided to start my own business, about 5 years ago now, a friend of mine gave me a huge list of reasons why it was such a bad idea and how many ways that things could go horribly wrong.
He's no longer my friend, and I am still in business for myself.
It's part of the evolution process - things are always changing, it's a wild ride, so always remember to hold on and never give up.
Dave LaMorte
· 3 years ago
I think there is a point where critics are important to the artistic process. A good critic will be able to look at what you're doing and pick out what's working and what isn't work. A good critic is their to try to push you further and get you to reach your full potential. Usually this is a person who understands what's going on and isn't afraid to tell you what you need to hear.
No one wants to listen to a jerk who's just picking their ideas apart, but you want someone to bounce ideas off of and keep you grounded.
Also if you can't defend what you're doing to someone you have a problem. You should be able to defend the choices you make. If you can't defend something then you should wonder if that piece is really part of what you want to do.
I'd do me no good if everybody told me how awesome I was all the time.
Dave LaMorte
· 3 years ago
It would do me no good if everybody told me how awesome I was all the time.
Sorry about that last line.
Chris
· 3 years ago
Do you really want to know yourself? Email me to find out why you are feeling strange today.
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That's how I look at it, anyway.
Critics are right down there with devil's advocates aye, Chris? :P
And if you never try something new, where is the fun in that????
Whit
He's no longer my friend, and I am still in business for myself.
It's part of the evolution process - things are always changing, it's a wild ride, so always remember to hold on and never give up.
No one wants to listen to a jerk who's just picking their ideas apart, but you want someone to bounce ideas off of and keep you grounded.
Also if you can't defend what you're doing to someone you have a problem. You should be able to defend the choices you make. If you can't defend something then you should wonder if that piece is really part of what you want to do.
I'd do me no good if everybody told me how awesome I was all the time.
Sorry about that last line.
Email me to find out why you are feeling strange today.