Have you ever felt like you get nowhere in life?

@Tamest (25)
United States
March 10, 2007 8:36am CST
Before I go into too much detail this is a personal feeling and I would like as many responses as possible. I am a single mother just trying to make ends meet. I want to be successful but there are things standing in my way. My son has illnesses that require lots of doctors appointments and would require lots of time off from work for me. Therefore I can not have the traditional job. I turned to online and was very fortunate to come across some call center jobs that I could do from my home office in between my son's appointments. I of course want more money which I don't think is a selfish request. I have tried and currently are trying some business opportunities that I know the products are great and have great marketing capablity. My problem is that I'm too nice when someone tells me "NO" I say thank you and go on. I should probably be more pushy. Does anyone have any ideas on how to build self confidence in yourself so that you don't feel like your getting nowhere in life and that your not a failure in whatever you do?
1 response
@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
14 Mar 07
One thing to help with success is to not give up. Those that have succeeded will tell you this, work hard and learn by your mistakes cause you will make lots of them. It is a mistake to think that success will be handed to you on a plate. So try to understand this. Then - persevere. Don't take the No's personally. It's not you so much, maybe they just don't want the product. In the process of doing this type of work you are interacting with people, you are learning skills that could be invaluable later on. So ask how would you like to be treated. A person who is too assertive doesn't get far either. Be honest with your job as people are becoming so annoyed with crafty salespeople, the consumer is learning to see right through the ploys. Regardless of peoples moods, try to stay as centered as possible. Be polite regardless. When they are angry and you get a no, say Thank you for your time. You are in the firing line with this type of work. Try to learn from it. I get the feeling it is a stepping stone for you anyway. Often people who persevere and want success will get it.
• United States
14 Aug 11
Tamest try not to let things in life get you down. We've all been there, just keep striving and keep God first. If you want to learn how to make some extra income for a very small investment, please give me a call at 919-473-3628 and i can help you. You will not spend more than $30.00 on this opportunity in total. Thanks and i look forward to speaking with you. --Red