Double Dutch

Cheapers creepers!

October 29, 2009

I just spent more on Halloween candy than some of you got paid for your latest voice-over gig. Ain’t that sweet? Not really! Talking about money ain’t funny. We don’t want to admit publicly that we  put in a low bid, just to get something going. Something is better than nothing, right? The guy said it would look good on your  resume. His law office was brand new, so don’t you want to cut a start-up business some slack?

And before you know it, you’ve talked yourself into something you’re not too proud of, but what the hay. A week later you open the local paper. Your destitute attorney won a major lawsuit, and he’s getting ten percent of a very nice six figure settlement. Meanwhile, you’re still waiting to get paid. Life is not fair….

Now, as the personal coach told you: in the face of adversity, some get bitter and some get better.  You’re gonna get better for sure. But how? How do you avoid getting ripped off by undercutting colleagues and clients that make Mr. Scrooge look like a philanthropist?

Here’s what you do: first you take a step back to analyze the situation. Come one…. pour yourself a nice glass of grape juice and read my latest article… It will only take you a few moments, and by the time you’re finished, you’ll know all about the research Antonio Rangel did that answers the eternal question: does an expensive bottle of Bordeaux taste better because of the price tag?

Cheers!

Paul Strikwerda ©2009

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