Usually, when a stranger with a clipboard appears at my door, I am immediately on the defensive and closed to what the person is trying to sell me, trying to shoo them away as quickly as I can.
Yesterday a young man appeared
at our front door and I made the conscious effort to listen and be present to what he was saying. As it turns out he was quite an entrepreneur and I was able to see what courage it took for him to be going door to door experiencing rejection and doing it over and over again. I acknowledged him for his courage and for his great product idea. I did not buy it because I did not need it, but l was open to the idea and would have bought if I needed it.
More importantly, I think he felt encouraged and we both walked away with a positive experience.
Yesterday a young man appeared
More importantly, I think he felt encouraged and we both walked away with a positive experience.
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- Posted by catherinechoi
- Nov 22, 2017
- Comments (6)
Readers Comments
michelelpurce wrote: That was very kind of you. I am sure they get rejected so much and can feel the negative vibes. You made his day I am sure. Thanks for changing our world. :)
mindyjourney wrote: That you for listening with such an open heart and mind :). I sure he appreciated your positive focus :).
splain wrote: You were so kind to him. I always offer them a drink as a thank you on a doing a hard job. You did make this a positive experience for him. thanks for being so nice to him
John74 wrote: Thank you for keeping an open mind and an open heart. :-)
Mish wrote: I use every door-to-door visit as opportunity to share kindness. It has totally changed my experience of these callers. I actually enjoy the interruptions now :))
leoladyc728 wrote: thanks for listening to him
