Clients Vs. Friends

By Joyce

I find the hardest thing I do is help my business clients.

WHAT?

As each day passes, I admire my friends and colleagues who are doctors. Yes, I know, some of you know my opinions on doctors. However, I admire their capabilities to stay distant from the emotional aspects of working with people with dire health issues. People can die. If we are emotionally tied to them we can emotionally die with each one that does, too. Doctors, could shrivel and die within a few years if they could not insulate themselves.

So, could business coaches and trainers.

I find more and more, I care about the success of the business clients I work with. Moreover, I am finding I care more and more about the people behind the business, too. In doing so, it becomes more difficult, this could be age, perhaps, for me to keep a professional distance.

Death for me. Death for my clients. Certain death for friends. I have few close friends. The ones id do I cherish.

My business clients need a business skills trainer, not a friend. Friends are necessary. The two are separate. Business requires skill trainers. The two are diametrically opposed. Friends require shoulders to cry on some times. If I am your friend, I cannot remotely help you or your business.

So, in terms of business building, I am a bit focused, ruthless some say. I would rather help someone build their business then be a friend.

Business success is tied to intimately to one’s vision. There are better friends than me. There are no better business builders than me, however. IT is very, very difficult, but I’d rather help you realize your dreams and vision than be your “friend.”

Few understand it. Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a D _ _ m. You can’t live your dreams or unfold your vision unless you have the financial means to do so.

What do you need…..another friend or a business trainer that shows you how to attain and live your vision and purpose?