Then I said, so what?
That is what I told myself when
my boss decided to shut down
my idea. He thought of the whole thing.
I was so perplexed and annoyed. Imagine spending so much time and putting in a lot of hours sketching out plans for the new project. Pointing your hat displaying having sleepless nights and how you have to say I was so angry.
At this time I was screaming, so what?
I wasn't going to let that one stop me. That night I went home, sat at my kitchen table, opened my laptop, had my coffee around me. Projecting and looking for another plan.
And maybe it was not perfect. Or maybe it was not as good as I thought. I emailed the new plan to my colleague who confirmed that it was good for my presentation. She replied, let's give it to the client directly. Although my heart was skipping. Was I about to do this?
Should I go behind my boss back and make this presentation to my clients? what if it was not okay? Am I breaking the rules or something might happen? So the next week we had to meet the client. And to my surprise they loved it.
My boss was surprised. I didn't relate. I was screaming. What became the mantra of the day. That was what gave me a little spark to push and take the risk that he did.
So why stop?
Even when others are trying to hinder you. so what? And let nothing hold you back.
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