I pitched a project to a company.
I had to fight for it
but it ended up a solid success.
I pitched the next project to the same company.
Again, I received the same fierce push back,
no credit given for the previous success.
The second project was an even bigger success.
I pitched the third project to the same company.
No credit was given for the first two successes.
Despite even more strenuous push back.
I managed to sell it in.
It is shaping up to be another success.
Now, I’m looking at the fourth project.
I’m NOT selling it to the same company.
Why would I?
If I’m going to be treated like a complete newbie,
I might as well be a newbie
in a new company.
Push back is great,
we expect some,
but don’t make your superstars
fight for every single concession.
They eventually won’t bother.