BUSINESS....NOT PERSONAL...

It ain’t personal, it’s just business…
Anyone who gets that simple statement is probably capable of getting their work done…
And having relationships with folks at work that is exclusive of work…
The same is true in the book business…
Because if it is taken personally, there is a lot of time wasted and not much getting done…
And hurt feelings running amuck...
On my day job I am the final word when it comes to budgets and anything related to the budget…
My supervisor signs many things…
But I am the one that certifies the funds
And insures that money is committed, obligated and used as the government intended…
SIGH…
Every year this time, there is always someone who try as they might to get around me…
In some ‘clever’ unique way…
SIGH…
What really amazes me is how they take it personally year after year…
Knowing…
Full well that nothing changes but the date on the calendar…
So I have to say to them in clipped tones…
“This is business, not just business, but the government’s business and there is no clever way to do this…” As they stomp off down the hall, I sometimes will say, “It ain’t personal, it just is…”
SIGH…
That is exactly how I feel about the book business…
Listen writer friends everyone is not going to feel your work…
If you look at most Amazon reviews, they run the gamut based upon mostly how the reader felt about the work…
Or how they felt it was written…
Or if they were feeling it, or not…
Maybe I am naïve, but in most cases, I am sure it is not personal…
Especially when you have sent it unsolicited to be reviewed…
So just keep in mind that there is a lesson in everything…
Take from it what can make you grow and chuck the rest of it…
Life really does go on…
And usually it gets better…
Also take every promise with a grain of salt…
Some people really mean it when they say they are going to do something…
Others are just blowing smoke…
So assume it is all smoke…
Until you see fire…
For my co-workers…
I say there is always next year…
LAUGHING…

angelia