I’ve modified my thoughts about one thing.
It stings when somebody I do know begins an organization and doesn’t inform me in regards to the financing. Both to think about taking part (because it’s my job) or on the very least to say, hey, FYI, I wished to let you recognize earlier than you heard elsewhere however I based a brand new factor and it obtained funded.
My well-adjusted mature grownup self understands these conditions [I’m not all things to all people; they have their own priorities; etc] however my lizard mind nonetheless twitches with “fuck them” or “I’m a failure.” Or each. Then I settle down by reflecting, “don’t take it personally,” and let it go. However it generally, kinda, typically, nonetheless lingers across the particular person for me.
However now I’m not even fascinated by it personally. I’ve changed that phrase for these conditions with ‘professionally’ as a substitute. And I’m okay taking it professionally.
Taking it professionally means understanding why I didn’t have the possibility to speak with the founder throughout a financing occasion. And utilizing that suggestions – if relevant – to proceed bettering our communications, our product SKU, and so forth. To deal with it like a To Do, or an Motion Merchandise, or only a piece of information to be prioritized accordingly. Not needlessly letting it weigh on my psyche, or my relationship with the person (except there’s actually one thing between us that must be resolved as a way to strengthen each the non-public {and professional} bond).
Take it professionally.
