The Proverbial 2×4 To The Head
December 10th, 2009 | 
Author: I was trekking around the Braxton County area today feeling a little discouraged that I was getting nowhere with ad sales when I got a call. It was a potential customer I had talked to last week who found out she had some advertising money opening up for 2010. She had some questions about Two Lane Livin’ so I offered to stop in since I happened to be in the area (kinda convenient since I live 45 minutes away).
This month my only job is selling ads. I’ve been trying to land some bigger / longer contracts, but the footwork just doesn’t seem to be paying off. I’m wondering how I’ll pay the mortgage and have $$ left for Christmas and a trip to PA. In fact, just before the phone rang, I was having a self-centered pity party. After I hung up the phone with the customer, I kicked myself for doubting that my needs will be provided for. I might have to work extra hard, but the bills will be paid and Christmas will happen.
One of the things I’ve noticed over the past 6 months is that whenever I start focusing on me, myself, and I and having a pity party, God hits me upside the head with a 2×4. Today’s 2×4 episode was the phone call. You’d think that after so many whacks in the head, I’d start to catch on. Ha! Of course, maybe that explains those dull achey headaches I get sometimes. Hmmm… LOL
Now, if I could only figure out a way to visit customers without having to trek around in 25 mph winds and frigid temperatures…….
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I do know exactly what you mean. Since launching the magazine, I’ve noticed — right when I am about to freak out, an answer or solutions seems to fall right out of the sky. It is comforting.
This happens to me so often… It makes me sad that I just can’t seem to learn the lesson! : )
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