Übermensch. I hope you read this brother.
I am also a minority from Chicago. I am Asian but hopefully you can relate to what I have gone through in life. I too had to deal with a lot of racist people trying to F*ck with me. It left me at various times in my life to be angry, bitter, and nihilistic.
The times I've been the angriest have been the times when I've felt the most helpless and frustrated. One thing I learned is that people (ALL PEOPLE) use racism to try to put people in their place. But part of being on the fastlane is regaining control of your life so that you don't have to deal with these people anymore.
The boss who wants to stereotype you, the cops that want to F*ck with you, the neighbors who don't like you as a neighbor, these are all people who can bring you down if you don't have any options in life. But on your road to the fastlane you will find that as you gain more control over your life you can eliminate these people from having an affect on you. Being your own boss means you won't have to deal with other peoples preconceived notions of you. Having your own business means that you can move wherever you want to.
And now, since you don't have to deal with those people, your
perspective will change because you will meet people who are not out to keep you down. Instead, you will find people willing to embrace you in brotherhood.
To be so narcissistic as to believe that everyone from one group is out to get you is exactly what these haters want you to think. Denying you help and brotherhood from others who wish to help you is the surest way to keep you down.
I think, especially in the times we live in today, effectively dealing with people who wish you harm is a crucial element to making it to the fastlane. This is true whether you are black, gay, Baptist, or anything else that does not conform to whatever societal norm you are not a part of.
But what do you do if you find yourself in this situation? How do you escape? I recommend you read "Thick Face Black Heart." When someone is F*cking with you and there is nothing you can do about it, you need to be a man of steel and not let something like that bring you down. Meanwhile you need to realize the position you are in, and unflinchingly take action so that no one can put you in that spot again.
I realize that what Übermensch said was offensive. But we are dealing with someone who may be at their lowest point. Where they feel the weakest and can be easily aroused to lash out. Hopefully he can find his way.
Perception is everything in sales along with trust - you want your clients to trust you and know your professionalism. Please take some of these notes from the forum members so that you can stay on a sustainable hustle.
