3 lessons from November
Craig Davis
I write really good LinkedIn comments 💬 | Currently looking for a new Customer Success Associate role (DM me)
Friday, 8:34am
November 29th, 2024
Mom is sleeping on the couch.
Baby bro is watching cartoons on TV.
He has the day off from school.
It's cloudy outside — 42 degrees here in New York.
Let's talk about 3 lessons in November.
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There is one thing you may not talk about often.
The lessons you learned for the month.
There are different types of lessons:
1. What you accomplished (for yourself)
2. What people taught or said to you (for your growth)
3. What you picked up (from your mistakes or your journey)
There are other lessons out there.
Look for what is important to you.
For November, here are the 3 lessons:
1. Met a LinkedIn connection in person on Friday, November 15th.
She asked in a DM if I was in NYC.
I said yes.
We met for the first time in a cafe in Brooklyn.
We talked for over 30 minutes about LinkedIn and life.
She shared this advice about interviews.
"Let go of the outcome."
Simple. To the point.
Make the ask.
People want to meet you.
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2. "Be patient. Don't reveal too much about yourself."
This is the advice a friend gave me. On Veterans Day.
We graduated from the same high school 20 years ago.
Samuel drove a bus and shared his advice.
He prepared me well when I met my LinkedIn connection in Brooklyn.
Check in with people from school. Or work. Or college.
Ask how the family is going. And see if you can meet up.
Yes, even if you feel afraid they won't remember you.
Give an option to meet in person. Or if you are old-school, a phone call.
You have options.
3. People want to serve you.
Yesterday, I spent time with my family.
Went to a local church for a Thanksgiving meal.
And saw the Thanksgiving Day parade on TV.
Some servers served food. And drinks such as water and tea.
Part of the community is to serve people where they are.
Even for people who feel alone.
Treat people with respect.
And be kind.
See you in the next one!
Talk soon,
Craig
P.S. Which of these (1-3) stood out to you?
Feel free to leave a comment below.
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2wI appreciate 'Make the ask, people want to want to meet you'. It reminds me something my mum tells me - if you don't ask the answer will always be no! By asking you give yourself an opportunity to receive and others to give. What a gift of reciprocity 🎁 . Thank you for asking Craig
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2wPoint 2: "Be patient. Don't reveal too much about yourself." I don’t know why. But this stuck out to me. Could you define your meaning a bit more?
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2wMaking the ask is so essential. Getting a no is much better than regretting the lost potential opportunities Craig Davis
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2wNovember was a rollercoaster, and these lessons are keeping me grounded Craig Davis
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2wOur mistakes teach us valuable lessons if only we have that perspective, Craig.