Ryan’s Journal: Are You In a Void?
by Ryan Pew
When you encounter a vacuum it seeks out something to fill it. The vacuum doesn’t care what that is as long as the void is filled.
I think that fact is true for us as well. If we have a void we will seek to fill it and if we’re not careful we can damage the work that we have done.
I state all of this because I think it’s important to recognize that we need to constantly fill ourselves with what will benefit us and surround ourselves with people that share the same beliefs.
How do we do that? For me personally, I work in sales, but tend to be by myself most of the day. I have an office and it can be a little bit isolating at times.
To combat that I make it a point to read some good sales blogs like Jeb Blount, Anthony Iannarino and Jen Gluckow. These folks all have slightly different approaches to things and it’s like you’re talking with a friend and bouncing ideas.
I also make it a point to go to outside events. Startup mixers, AA-ISP and other networking events. Some of these can be a mixed bag, since there are those that are just there to seek out a job.
However you can find gold as well. I have found that AA-ISP makes it a point to have value in their meetings while also having a good time.
I also make it a point to reach out to my boss to make sure I am on the right path. It clears my head to ensure we are on the same page and helps guide my priorities.
Finally I speak to my wife about everything. She is my rock and my support in all things. Whenever I have doubts or successes I share them so we can work it together and celebrate.
What do you do?
Image credit: James St. John
