Lately , my professional life has taken a back seat to another major health problem that was using up just about all my mental and emotional energy. I am SO grateful to be alive , breathing, walking and at inner peace as I practice what I preach, nurturing body, mind and spirit,focusing on my joy and happiness, and generally keeping my inner and outer circle healthy, both emotionally and spiritually.
It is so rare that I am in contact with anyone, professionally, who seems to lack decorum. By "lack of decorum" I mean someone who oversteps boundaries, has poor etiquette in business and in general is very self serving , for all their " I am so grateful, I am so honored" messages. I DO NOT HAVE TIME or energy to deal with any of it.
Maybe it's a stage of life, or the fact that I know what's important, and selling your product , or sharing my mailing list with you without any offer of reciprocity is completely irrelevant to my sacred work or my life.
It's more than entitlement. It's 'normalized' thinking that others are going to do the work for you that you need to do for yourself.
A prevailing message I keep seeing in my inbox from well meaning entrepreneurs and yoga therapists usually include a phrase such as 'I need you to' or 'I need you'. Often they add something about me being " a rock star" or 'how much they admire my work'. And some just brag about their professional accomplishments , shocked and unable to understand why 'I wouldn't be so incredibly honored to take a free unpaid hour out of my life to speak to them , colleague to colleague, offering them advice and guidance without offering anything in return except for their amazing presence'.
So for all you 'AMAZING' yogapreneurs and yogaprofessionals out there , here are two templates for you to follow ,should you desire to contact me.I love to support people I believe in .
If I offend you in any way, I apologize. I guess I am kind of old fashioned . I actually still believe in being polite.
Dear Ms. Danzig
I am the creator/CEO/Founder , etc of XY product. I admire your work with disability, etc . I am wondering if you would be open to sharing my information with your clients. Here is why your clients might be interested :
- benefit 1
- benefit 2
- benefit 3
Here is the link to read more about my product.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Name of founder
Dear Ms Danzig,
I am a yoga professional working with amputees. I am wondering if you would be available for a one hour phone consultation . Would you please tell me the cost, and how to pay you for your time? What hours do you offer private consultations? How and where do I sign up? Is there anything I should be preparing before our call?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
Name of yoga professional
