It’s Normal To Have Doubts About Your Ability.
One of my friends recently took a high-paying job in sales. I was happy for her and caught up for coffee with her to tell her in person.
She’d gone through a similar career battle as me trying to find the right role. I’ve always looked up to her as she has this way of selling that is seamless, inspiring and effective. I sometimes sit awake at night hoping I can master the art of sales like her one day.
When we caught up for coffee, I asked her about the first few days of the new gig. In my mind, I imagined her kicking goals and closing deals like Elon Musk did in his PayPal days. I pictured high fives, big pitches, folk wearing suits and celebration dinners.
Then I got taken back to ground zero.
She said:
“I am not sure I can do this. I don’t know if I can sell and will have a job in six months.”
I was taken back.
My idea of one of the best salespeople I’d ever met was completely turned upside down.
Luckily I had witnessed this mystical event before — it wasn’t my first rodeo, as a former prime minister once said to me.
Doubts are normal.
What my friend taught me was that even the very best have their doubts.
