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September 02, 2003

you know those types

of friends that just manage to make you smile and realize that you shouldn't take life so seriously? I just got off the phone with my friend Payman, who I talk to maybe once every 4 months or so, and who always has a way of twisting my worries around into nothingness.

I was telling him about my situation and how when I started work here they didn't have any market presence and now, after a year, they do--"You just pulled a Crystal, that's all," he says, knowing exactly what I did without me even needing to say. "You know you are fucking amazing, don't you? And if you don't, then you need to." Payman is very free flowing with his expletives--he cracks me up.

But he also makes me believe him--he talks with such conviction, and it's not flattery, but honest conviction. He's always been a champion of mine--he knows that what I do isn't easy, but it seems easy and he knows how many people think they understand marketing, but don't. He tells me these things in the most off-hand way, like of course I must know I'm amazing.

He makes me realize that my downsizing into a tiny box is really inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. While right now I will continue to work with integrity, someone else will eventually find me, realize what I can do to kick ass for their company and will hire me. My track record is solid--very solid. I've made money for businesses time and time again. I have two CEOs who will give me references. I have a sturdy portfolio.

And besides, Payman is right.

I am fucking amazing.

Posted by crystallyn at September 2, 2003 07:32 PM

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Posted by: Ancarett at September 2, 2003 02:59 PM

Posted by: Sharyl M. at September 2, 2003 07:19 PM