Have you ever felt pain in your solar plexus after a conversation with someone? Today I had a meeting with some friends who are looking to get information on the FMCG industry. I went in without knowing what to expect, but as the session turned into an active sell, I got to wondering what they wanted in return.
They ended up pitching a really good idea and asking that I introduce them to some of my contacts in the industry, which I am happy to do. Their results-oriented attitude was a bit off putting though, I tried to give them ideas on how to make the business stronger but they kept bringing the conversation back to my contact. They're in the middle of a start-up, so the networking is key but still it was annoying to be pushed in that direction!
Anyhooo, my big learning today is that I need to ground and protect myself in day-to-day life. They went straight for my solar plexus and my stomach actually hurt when I left. For a couple hours I was still thinking about their business venture, till I asked Michael to come in and cut the chord. That and a gold disc for healing helped me get over the stomach pains, and on with my day.
