We often push our limits even though we realize it may not be for the better. I think some clients are reacting to the dysfunction that is in all our lives during this time of the pandemic and rushing workloads to accomplish all we/they can before a possible worse scenario hits in the latter part of this year.
I’ve had clients that demand nearly all of my attention on a project of theirs that is so small in comparison to other massive works that aren’t so insistent on occupying all my focus regardless of the detail necessary in making it a success. Those larger clients don’t hover over me. I realize that everyone’s project is important to them but maniacal moments don’t help either of us. Condescension won’t get them anywhere either.
Whether the client is paying us a lot of money or is giving us a tremendous workload or if someone is paying too little with unrealistic demands we are going to end up burned out and possibly even missing other deadlines or getting frustrated down the road. Simply put, these clients are not worth it. If you’ve ever heard of the Pareto principle which states that 80% of our business will come from 20% of our clients. We just need to focus on developing that core 20% who always give us a good experience; thereby maintaining positive mental health.
Walking at the Landscape Arboretum was always enjoyable for me but I quit with COVID and all. So today, I accompanied Robert on the drive to Lino Lakes to measure a client’s home. Afterward, a nice, peaceful walk cleared my mind a tad and I returned with renewed vigor and thought about starting up the blogs for my main author page and the pseudonym as well.
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