We all need to vent
from time to time.
Things set us off
and we can’t keep our ranting
to ourselves.
There are places
we shouldn’t rant
— on any social media
related to our business
or personal brands,
in front of customers
or business partners
or hell, anyone we don’t 100% trust
who has a phone.
Rants recorded anywhere
have a lifespan of infinity
and will come back
to bite us in the a$$.
I have a small, select group
of people
I trust with my rants.
Normally, I’ll vent
with someone I trust
who is completely disconnected
to that industry.
If I’m venting about writing,
I’ll talk to someone
who can count on her fingers
how many books she’s read.
If I’m venting about business,
I’ll talk to (usually) my mom,
a woman who won’t even play Monopoly.
These trusted folks don’t care
about the topic I’m ranting about.
They aren’t fully listening
and are unlikely to remember.
I vent, let off some steam,
and then get back to work.
Find safe people to vent to.