Stop Being A Cry Baby! You Made A Mistake, Fix It!

     Has this ever happened to you? A person causes a mistake. Now, this could be a big mistake or small mistake; depending on the perception of the person viewing the mistake. However, the person who caused the mistake decided to ignore the mistake and make excuses on why it happened in the first place; instead of admitting the mistake and moving on. Well, I have experienced this on many occasions from past and present people I have encountered. 

      Let me tell you quick story of such an incident. I recently was asked to help a person with a repair job that would cost this person a large amount of money. Because I have high knowledge of how to properly execute this repair; I responded by saying to this person that I would do it for free with certain conditions. The first condition was to bring the item that they wanted repaired to me. Second, allow me enough time to execute the repair and test the results to make sure that repair was correct. Last, once the repair was completed, they would pick the repaired item up from me and I did not have to go out of my way to bring it to them. 

     The first and second conditions were met perfectly however; the last condition was altered by the other party without my consent. When I expressed to the other party that this is not what we agreed; they immediately became very defensive in which I was told that I was completely wrong and that I had to bring them THEIR repaired item. Reluctantly, I decided to comply because I did not want to further cause any problems between me and the other person. 

 

     Here is the funny part, not only did I completely repaired the item; I added upgrades to the item in which the other person allowed me to execute. This saved this person well over $500.00 in repairs and upgrades. I still was told that I should have not protested against the altering of the agreement. Are you kidding me? Well, this is exactly what happened. Even though this was not a good experience I would have moved on and ignored what happened if the other party would have just said, “I’m sorry for changing the agreement and thank you for all you have done.” It’s just that simple!! Admit your mistake, take ownership for your mistake, and ask for forgiveness. 

     Because you are in Network Marketing which is a “peoplebusiness” you will encounter this on a few occasions. So, my message is the ones who are guilty of this or discover that you may do this in the future; PLEASE DON’T!! Make sure that you admit your mistake, then take ownership of the mistake, and last ask for forgiveness from the offended party. This would completely make your Network Marketing experience be a better one in which you will build a large prosperous business.