since we're taking stabs at answering questions i'll take a stab at answering your question synergy.
"can being a hustler be learned or is it ingrained into our personalities? do some people have it and others do not?"
I'd have to say some people are born with it, some people acquire it, and some people will never have the balls to pick up this attribute.
I would have to say my hustlerness was partially acquired. I've ALWAYS had really really strong urges to pursue what i wanted but i was either held back by fear (approach anxiety) or societal norms (i didn't want to stand out in a bad way). Every once in a while i would just get so frustrated with my fear and missing of opportunity's i would just break out of my shell and just approach the girl i wanted and be straight forward (worked wonders) or just started to be proactive and go after what i wanted instead of waiting for it. Being the nice boy and waiting for things to fall in my lap properly just wasn't my style nor was i happy with it. I couldn't live with it but some people can and will do so for the rest of their lives.
I like to earn and fight for what i believe i deserve so when i get it, i feel it is rightfully mine because i earned it with my blood and sweat. It didn't just fall into my lap because i was the only option for the job, girl, etc.
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i ALWAYS stood up for myself and others but as an adult not many people stand up for themselves anymore.
I have in my mind that ANYTHING is possible if you put your heart and mind into it. I've achieved everything that i have today because of it which although isn't much compared to most people.
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I just emailed the managing director of my company monday and told him I want to be in sales and how a great fit i'd be. I basically said since i work in research i understand the product and who better to sell it than some determined employee that understands the in's and out's.
here was his response:
"Thank you for sending me the note below. I am always excited to see folks be proactive.
The best place to start since you do not have sales experience would be CRM. Please feel free to reach out to xxxx for any future opportunities. I will also keep you in mind for anything I can think of that will advance your career."
Well i contacted xxx and got an interview. He told me there will be an opening at the highest grossing product of my firm soon. He asked for my resume as well which i gave. He told me he would contact as soon as there is an opening.
I also applied for two archaeological digs, one in Asia which i want to do and one underwater along the coast of greece/albania (i want to pursue underwater in east asia.). Well i also got accepted in that. It is sometimes scary to get out of your comfort zone but if you don't, nothing will happen.
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Be proactive, do the things that you want and take the proper steps even if they are a little frightening. They must be done if you want to get further but be sure to do them properly. Some guys have a problem of being too direct. My strategy is to be direct but also add in formalities and politeness.
It also doesn't hurt to like to do more work and just be plain helpful. I open doors, replace foam water cups and water jugs, pick up trash, fix printers and broken handles, etc.
Why wait for someone else to do menial tasks when you can finish it real quick at that exact moment. If it doesn't help you directly it helps something else who is affiliated with you/your company. If your company does better you do better (bonus/raise).
Be positive always, have an energetic spirit, be friendly, polite, and go directly to the decision maker.
This is what worked for me.
"can being a hustler be learned or is it ingrained into our personalities? do some people have it and others do not?"
I'd have to say some people are born with it, some people acquire it, and some people will never have the balls to pick up this attribute.
I would have to say my hustlerness was partially acquired. I've ALWAYS had really really strong urges to pursue what i wanted but i was either held back by fear (approach anxiety) or societal norms (i didn't want to stand out in a bad way). Every once in a while i would just get so frustrated with my fear and missing of opportunity's i would just break out of my shell and just approach the girl i wanted and be straight forward (worked wonders) or just started to be proactive and go after what i wanted instead of waiting for it. Being the nice boy and waiting for things to fall in my lap properly just wasn't my style nor was i happy with it. I couldn't live with it but some people can and will do so for the rest of their lives.
I like to earn and fight for what i believe i deserve so when i get it, i feel it is rightfully mine because i earned it with my blood and sweat. It didn't just fall into my lap because i was the only option for the job, girl, etc.
-----
i ALWAYS stood up for myself and others but as an adult not many people stand up for themselves anymore.
I have in my mind that ANYTHING is possible if you put your heart and mind into it. I've achieved everything that i have today because of it which although isn't much compared to most people.
--
I just emailed the managing director of my company monday and told him I want to be in sales and how a great fit i'd be. I basically said since i work in research i understand the product and who better to sell it than some determined employee that understands the in's and out's.
here was his response:
"Thank you for sending me the note below. I am always excited to see folks be proactive.
The best place to start since you do not have sales experience would be CRM. Please feel free to reach out to xxxx for any future opportunities. I will also keep you in mind for anything I can think of that will advance your career."
Well i contacted xxx and got an interview. He told me there will be an opening at the highest grossing product of my firm soon. He asked for my resume as well which i gave. He told me he would contact as soon as there is an opening.
I also applied for two archaeological digs, one in Asia which i want to do and one underwater along the coast of greece/albania (i want to pursue underwater in east asia.). Well i also got accepted in that. It is sometimes scary to get out of your comfort zone but if you don't, nothing will happen.
---
Be proactive, do the things that you want and take the proper steps even if they are a little frightening. They must be done if you want to get further but be sure to do them properly. Some guys have a problem of being too direct. My strategy is to be direct but also add in formalities and politeness.
It also doesn't hurt to like to do more work and just be plain helpful. I open doors, replace foam water cups and water jugs, pick up trash, fix printers and broken handles, etc.
Why wait for someone else to do menial tasks when you can finish it real quick at that exact moment. If it doesn't help you directly it helps something else who is affiliated with you/your company. If your company does better you do better (bonus/raise).
Be positive always, have an energetic spirit, be friendly, polite, and go directly to the decision maker.
This is what worked for me.
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