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successful2008
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#1 · Posted: 4 Jun 2008 13:22
Today I was speaking to a man who seemed very upset. He told me that he's working 70 hours a week because of a promise he made to his father befored he died. He said that he wanted to start his own business because he promised his father he would take care of his mother & 2 sisters. I don't know how old he is, but his heart is filled with a heavy burden. I did not speak to him about my business. I just let him speak about his worries. I put all aside for this person that I don't know. I told him that I'm here for him. He can talk to me anytime. When we're in a business for ourself, sometimes it's not about the business, it's about the person. At this point, I'm here to help him out with the hardship of loosing his father & the added burden of making endsmeat for the family. Anyone reading this, I feel inspired by helping this man, because it was not about me.
Michelle
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cherie27
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#2 · Posted: 5 Dec 2008 09:33
Yes, i agree with you.
It wasn't the right time to talk about the business.
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bjdclop
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#3 · Posted: 5 Dec 2008 11:46
Yes I agree also.
However, I know nothing of the business you have, but if you honestly think that your business can give him a good sense of security or relieve him of some stress, then a future mentioning of this business would be a good idea. At the moment, it would have been right to let him vent and express your concern. If you business, though, would most likely not help this guy, then don't force it on him.
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tpalmer02
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#4 · Posted: 11 Dec 2008 17:59
I would totally agree with you. Sometimes people just need to be uplifted. You did the right thing. I would not have said anything about my business. And because you listened to him, you are already branded in his head. So when he is ready to start a business he will probably come back to you.
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Phil Stones
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#5 · Posted: 16 Dec 2008 07:31
We must remember we have one mouth and 2 ears ! we need to know when to close one and open the others!
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wahl2008
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#6 · Posted: 16 Dec 2008 07:36
You did the right thing.
Sometimes just listening is much more helpful than giving advice!
Have a great day Michelle! 
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