What is it about business that I love?
The rush I get from successful transactions is not the same as, but equal to, the feeling of falling in love.
It’s a whole different construct. It’s not the same as falling in love, but the weight is equal. Hard to describe.
I admit, being a woman in business, and doing what I do, gives me a rush. And when things go right, it’s such a validating feeling that even love cannot compare to.
In love the risks and benefits are different. More risky, initially. Business, once the deal has pushed through, it’s a win. A done deal.
And that’s the feeling that cannot compare.
Even as a man, I’ve felt that rush so heady and intoxicating. Much like a junkie it took more and more to get that rush. But I wasn’t able to leave my core values behind. I chose to climb back down the ladder
They call me a “black widow in business” for a reason, however, my integrity is firmly in place where it needs to be. I will however, use whatever it takes, to get a win. I’ve had plenty of clients try to play dirty. Believe me, I can play dirty ten times as hard, right back at them.
I admire that. I was speaking for myself. I’ve known many that played on through. I just had to let it go. For some that point comes unexpectedly. Others never feel it. The head of my current employer is 91, pushed around in a wheelchair by his grandson and on oxygen. I wouldn’t last five minutes negotiating with him.
Intensive corporate business. It’s not for everyone, and I do not think it should be. I happen to be good at it, and better, I love it. But it does take a certain kind of person, same as any job or career. There are many careers I could not, or would not do.
My business mentor worked in real estate and he told me some hair raising events that I would not do. I can’t even mention them. That grey line, very grey.
I stick very close to making sure, I am in the win, and have the ace up my sleeve, or I do not engage.
Love that 91 year old. . .
Startups give a huge adrenalin rush, but do cause havoc in relationships (I was trying to use ‘havoc’ today!)
Good use of the word.