It is funny, because a lot of people seem to think that being competitive is a sign of ambition. But sometimes, just being laid back is the winner choice, because you don’t have to deal with all the stress that comes with the competition 😉 Good for you, Sadje xx
But if I tell you then everyone else will know I am lying, we need to come up with a code word. If you see me say oiseau than I am lying. It will keep me entertained in how to get that into a conversation in English
And that probably saves you a lot of stress… I get that some people feel the need to compete, but when you don’t, better to allow yourself to keep zen 😉
Oh, I can totally relate to that. It is hard to deal with someone who wants to compete when you don’t. Do you think it’s as annoying to them that you’re not willing to challenge them back? If so, just keep your cool. You’ll drive them crazy 😛
Yes but rationally competitive. I’m not out to destroy myself. But I do compete as a rider although at my age and stage I am only competing with myself as most of the other competitors are 20 years or more younger than me .
I think you have a good reason to compete, Anne. You have the best partner to compete with (Biasini, of course). And I bet you two kick some of these young(er) butts too. But that’s just my feeling 😉 You and Biasini rock! xx
When I went to work for IBM, I was an engineer working in a hard core marketing ocean. I knew my discipline inside out but never had to sell it and that put me at odds with the salespeople. I had been “Mr Customer” before joining IBM and didn’t like their tactics. At first, i was quiet as i assisted marketing reps with sales calls…they didn’t think I was much help because I wasn’t jabbering and pushing products. What I did do was answet all of the techy questions the customer asked. When follow on calls were made from the customer, they requested me instead of the marketing people. The customer wanted more honest and accurate data on what our products would or wouldn’t do, rathet than marketing bs. I was never given credit for being able to close a deal.
I am, and I never realized it until very recently. I always thought I was a strictly ‘go with the flow’ type of person. It’s not a good thing either, in my opinion.
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Nopes, pretty laid back
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It is funny, because a lot of people seem to think that being competitive is a sign of ambition. But sometimes, just being laid back is the winner choice, because you don’t have to deal with all the stress that comes with the competition 😉 Good for you, Sadje xx
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Thanks Cranny! I think it’s my nature and not a conscious choice.
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You’re most welcome, Sadje 🙂
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Oh yeah! I am very competitive, in just about everything. 🙂
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Hehehehehehe for some reason, it doesn’t surprise me. And I have a feeling that you are often the winner too 😉
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You got me. 🙂 I LIKE to win!
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Nop (I am allowed to lie on these right?)
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Hmmm… Let’s make a deal. You are allowed to, if you promise to tell me you are lying 😛
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But if I tell you then everyone else will know I am lying, we need to come up with a code word. If you see me say oiseau than I am lying. It will keep me entertained in how to get that into a conversation in English
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http://paperkutzs.com/2021/01/14/cyrannys-quickie-5/
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Thank you for sharing the Quickies on your blog, PaperKutzs, always good to read your thoughts about them 🙂
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Not at all. I rarely compete at all and, when I do, I usually don’t win or care about winning.
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And that probably saves you a lot of stress… I get that some people feel the need to compete, but when you don’t, better to allow yourself to keep zen 😉
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Oh, not really. I do feel easily frustrated when something doesn’t go as planned. I just don’t really care about competition.
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I’m not, but I work with someone who is. Drives me up the wall!
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Oh, I can totally relate to that. It is hard to deal with someone who wants to compete when you don’t. Do you think it’s as annoying to them that you’re not willing to challenge them back? If so, just keep your cool. You’ll drive them crazy 😛
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That’s what I’ve been going for. I can tell it drives her nuts.
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LOOL Good for you 🙂
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Yes but rationally competitive. I’m not out to destroy myself. But I do compete as a rider although at my age and stage I am only competing with myself as most of the other competitors are 20 years or more younger than me .
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I think you have a good reason to compete, Anne. You have the best partner to compete with (Biasini, of course). And I bet you two kick some of these young(er) butts too. But that’s just my feeling 😉 You and Biasini rock! xx
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When I went to work for IBM, I was an engineer working in a hard core marketing ocean. I knew my discipline inside out but never had to sell it and that put me at odds with the salespeople. I had been “Mr Customer” before joining IBM and didn’t like their tactics. At first, i was quiet as i assisted marketing reps with sales calls…they didn’t think I was much help because I wasn’t jabbering and pushing products. What I did do was answet all of the techy questions the customer asked. When follow on calls were made from the customer, they requested me instead of the marketing people. The customer wanted more honest and accurate data on what our products would or wouldn’t do, rathet than marketing bs. I was never given credit for being able to close a deal.
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I am, and I never realized it until very recently. I always thought I was a strictly ‘go with the flow’ type of person. It’s not a good thing either, in my opinion.
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