even if you don’t want to.
Dear Authentic Introvert,
Did somebody ever use this tactic to persuade you into doing something you don’t want to?
They come to you claiming that if you don’t do it, there’s no other way.
Guess what? It’s a trap.
Creating a sense of urgency while making you feel special is a brilliant way to get you to work for them.
But the fact is that you are their most convenient option because you’ve done so in the past.
Unless you want to, you need to stop falling into this trap and say no to such opportunities because they’re nothing but a distraction.
Now, because it’s end of the week and I’m ending Sunday roundups from tomorrow (I don’t see the point anymore, and both you and I need a break once a week), here’s another similar trick to need to be wary of:
When people end their emails or texts with ‘what do you think?’ or ‘I can use your feedback’, they are trying to make you prioritize their work.
The illusion of being the one whose feedback matters makes you want to do it and that’s how you fall into this trap.
Unless, of course, you want to do it anyway.
Key Takeaway:
Don’t do stuff you don’t want to do just because people make you feel special or exclusive. Do it only because it’s worth your time.
What do you think?
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