Be Better, Do Better

Stressing about the unrealistic monthly targets last week really made me doubt myself and my capabilities. I started questioning if I really know what I’m doing or if I’m really good at this or if it would be best if someone, who can do a better job than me, should take over. I also started worrying that I might lose this account because I’m not hitting the monthly targets.

But on the same day, I was able to resolve 5 complex issues which felt great and helped me brush off any negative thoughts. Maybe I needed that reality check to realize that improving my skills shouldn’t stop and it should be a conscious effort, that some things take time, and that some situations are out of my control. It was also timely that I started reading Seth Godin’s The Dip–a book that talks about when to quit and when to stick.

Wait, there’s more!

The next day, I was surprised yet again when I was told that I will be handling more accounts/marketplaces and not just Amazon. It was such a pleasant surprise because I like new challenges–they’re good for mental stimulation–and learning about how other marketplaces operate will expand my knowledge about the world of online shopping.

Just a day before, I was worried that I might lose this account but apparently, it was for nothing.

Why am I like this? Because I have high standards when it comes to work performance. I do my job well or I don’t do it all. And I really don’t want to waste my time with mediocrity.

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