The School of Hard Knocks.

Today I attended "How to Cold-Call Lesson 101" in the School of Hard Knocks, led by experienced lecturer Serene K.  It was a hands-on case study, and I learned many things. 

I learned that different approaches worked for different customers. 

I learned what was the length and breadth and height of several office buildings. 

I learned that parking your car for 3 hours in town area can cost more than $10.00. 

I learned that you can see 15 customers in one day, and not have a single 'good' one. 

After having toes that are sore and cramped from a full day of being in heels. 

After walking from Equity Plaza 

to Samsung Hub 

to OCBC Centre 

to The Arcade

to Clifford Centre

to Hitachi Towers

to Singapore Land Towers

to Chevron House

all in one everlastingly long afternoon.

After changing ID for visitor's pass countless times at security counters. 

After finding out that a bag with a sales kit, notebook, and street directory can weigh more than a ton, especially when hanging from your shoulder for more than 6 hours. 

But most importantly, I learned that in sales you will have good days and bad days, and what matters most when you are down is...

HOW SOON YOU BOUNCE BACK UP. 

It's not always easy, but I'm sure it can be done. 

It WILL be done. 

Or i'LL DIE TRYING. 

**She enjoyed Sofra's Turkish food tonight with the rest of her Fantastic Four**