How to Walk Away From An Opportunity That Is All Wrong For You
Maxine had just finished a meeting with a prospective client. Everything seemed to go well. But she couldn’t get excited about the job. The people were nice but frankly, she told her business coach, “I got bored. I had trouble staying awake during my own job interview.”
Should Maxine withdraw her candidacy or hang on to see what happens?
The answer lies in the music a lot of us listen to (even though we won’t admit it): country and western classics.
Look up the famous hit by Kenny Rogers, The Gambler. I can’t quote even a line due to copyright laws, but you can find it on YouTube.
Know when to leave. Know when to stay. Know when to put down your cards. And above all, recognize when it’s time to walk away and when it’s time to run.
From what I’ve seen, successful business owners (and corporate executives) share this common mantra: “Be able to walk away.”
Be able to let go of a customer who’s a pain and (any job or assignment) that’s creating pain.
Be able to claim your power and accept only projects, clients, and opportunities that support you and your goals.
Be able to recognize a business opportunity that’s all wrong for you, to say, “That’s not a good fit.”
