On being tenacious, staying patient, and talking face-to-face

On being tenacious, staying patient, and talking face-to-faceOn being tenacious, staying patient, and talking face-to-faceOn being tenaciousWhat if you send an email to make introductions and the person never responds?Do you say to yourself, Oh well, I guess they didnt want to talk with me?Time to switch your thinking.Sometimes the person didnt see your message or meant to answer but forgot. Youmustfollow up a second time and maybe even a third time by phone.Its notlage being pushy or too forward. Its called looking out for your own career.Remember no one will fight harder for you than youll fight for yourself.Be your own best advocate. Send that second email and see where it takes you.On being patientWhat if I told you that it would takeat least a year(and probably more) before you see any tangible result from a passion project?Would you still put in the work, month after month?These days, we expect instant gratification. For one moment, we have exactly what we want. A second later , its gone. Forever.How do we create permanence, longevity and, ultimately, a legacy? By putting in the effort for months and often years so we can create something that can last. Maybe evenforever.Live for tomorrow.In doing so, you will uncover your best self today.On talking face-to-faceTheres no substitute for a face-to-face conversation.Tools like Twitter and LinkedIn are great to help us network, but they should be astarting pointrather than the place we hold the entire exchange.If you cant physically meet in person, ask for a Skype or Google Hangout video chat in lieu of a phone call. Once the other person canseeyou, it adds a new dimension to the relationship and will help you build trust.Face to face in our digital age. Yes, it can - and should - be done.Thisarticlewas originally published onDannyRubin.com.