Others Always Tell Us What They Think Is Good
There is no shortage of people telling us what is ‘good’, whether we ask them or not. Everybody seems to be advertising something. Only after many disappointments, chasing the promises of advertisers for cold remedies and the perfect solution for early balding, did I learn that ‘THEY’ had some vested interest ($MONEY$) in convincing me to purchase their product.
On more than one occasion, I pursued a venture that required ‘selling’ to achieve success. At age 19 I sold convertible baby furniture for a summer and years later I attempted to sell vitamins and vacation plans in multi-level marketing endeavors.
One thing that I learned is that for me, I suck at selling, unless the product or service is something in which I love and trust. I hate it when people return things. I take it personally.
I never had difficulty selling enrollments at the private school I founded and operated years ago. I had full confidence in the program and in the staff. These days, I don’t hesitate to promote and sell scrabble products and services.
After knowing someone for a while, I begin to learn if I can trust their proclamations as to what is ‘Good’. I don’t doubt there sincerity. But I’ve learned that no matter how much you’ll try to tell me that ‘tuna fish is a good thing’, there is no way in the world that I will eat it.
Different strokes for different folks.
Have you ever spent good money and valuable time going to a movie that the critics raved about, and then thought to yourself that it was a total waste? I hate that. I could have been playing scrabble instead.
Have you ever attended one of those parties where everyone mingled, talking about the weather, eating mediocre finger foods of unknown origin, with your feet hurting for the standing and lack of a chair? I hate that. I could have been searching for bingos.
We all know what is ‘GOOD’ for ourselves, that which we like and that which we don’t like. We all know when we are willing to step outside our comfort zone to try something new.
It is okay to tell others, “Thank you for your opinion”, and then go do your own thing.
I enjoy a good turkey dinner on Thanksgiving and sharing time with friends. That isn’t ‘good’ or ‘bad’ or ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day, just the way you like it; in a way that is ‘good’ for you.