The other day, the forecast was for snow and ice. The roads were going to be impossible to travel across. It was the end of a long holiday weekend, and luckily, my schedule was clear and I did not have to go on the road for the next two days. I could get work done at home and spend time with my family.
As I was driving to the store to get some last-minute “needs” before the storm, one of my clients texted me. We usually have a Sunday session to prepare my client for the week. Our sessions are always in person. When I received the text, I did not want to look at it. I did not want to drive to their house if the weather was going to be bad and the roads were going to be dangerous. However, my conscience told me if the client calls and my schedule is clear, I need to meet with the client.
I did not want to answer the text when I got to the food store because I was focusing on what would happen if I drove in dangerous conditions. It was evident that my mind was not where it needed to be, which was responding to the client.
After a few minutes of sitting in my car thinking of the impending doom that may not happen (The storm was not that bad and the roads were safe), I realized that I had to stop thinking about all of the what-ifs and answer the text. I had already made the decision that I was not going to travel. However, it’s the 21st century and I could meet the client through Facetime, Skype, etc.
In the end, I was proven to be the fool. I got my phone and checked the text message. The text read ”I am contacting you to make sure that we did not schedule a meeting for today. I do not want you to drive out in the bad weather. Thank you for your efforts and enjoy the weekend.”
All of my worries would have been avoided if I faced my reality right away. I do not know who said it first, but the worry is just a waste of my time.
Every day is an interview.
Everyday is an Interview 