04-23-2016, 10:13 AM
I managed to identify the investor I talked to as an ISTJ (Myers-Briggs type). Did some reading at some MBTI discussion forums and found out that, in general, ISTJs may appear to be opinionated and know-it-alls, but they're actually pretty willing to change their opinions when new facts are presented.
Now, of course, every word in that last sentence is a generalization, but it also gives me perspective on how to approach our next and final meeting.
Yours truly, on the other hand... I'm an ENTP. Completely different way of thinking... way more open-minded and... well, out-there. He asked me "Why do you think it hasn't been done thus far?" and I stared at him with disbelief for what feels like eternity, only to find out he wasn't joking. For me, this was an opportunity... for him it seemed like a red flag.
I was hoping to have a rational, honest talk with him, since we would eventually be working together, but I guess it'll have to be like any other sales context. I'm beginning to think that all of life takes place in a sales context and I better get used to that.
In other news:
I'm taking a half-day off for myself for the first time in more than a month. It feels weird to be passively resting without my mind racing through new ideas. I'm not sure I like it, but my body seems to need it.
I meditate for an hour on most days, but this feels different. Almost as if I want to get bored with not doing anything. One night is all it's going to take, so let's see how that works out.
Now, of course, every word in that last sentence is a generalization, but it also gives me perspective on how to approach our next and final meeting.
Yours truly, on the other hand... I'm an ENTP. Completely different way of thinking... way more open-minded and... well, out-there. He asked me "Why do you think it hasn't been done thus far?" and I stared at him with disbelief for what feels like eternity, only to find out he wasn't joking. For me, this was an opportunity... for him it seemed like a red flag.
I was hoping to have a rational, honest talk with him, since we would eventually be working together, but I guess it'll have to be like any other sales context. I'm beginning to think that all of life takes place in a sales context and I better get used to that.
In other news:
I'm taking a half-day off for myself for the first time in more than a month. It feels weird to be passively resting without my mind racing through new ideas. I'm not sure I like it, but my body seems to need it.
I meditate for an hour on most days, but this feels different. Almost as if I want to get bored with not doing anything. One night is all it's going to take, so let's see how that works out.
