The “I’m So Hungry” Test

Before I enter into
a long term partnership
with anyone,
I administer
the “I’m So Hungry” test.

As I’m arranging
an early meeting with them,
I’ll say something like
“Jeepers. I’m so hungry.
I haven’t had time
to eat much today.”

If they bring me food,
any type of food
– a sandwich, a cracker,
a piece of gum,
anything,
I’ll consider
partnering with them.

If they don’t bring me anything,
they’re not the partner
for me.

Because it means
they don’t think of others
and they won’t volunteer
to do anything extra.
Ever.

Feeding people
is the most basic level
of kindness
and generosity.

Ensure you surround yourself
with kind, giving people.

Administer the
“I’m So Hungry” test.

Business Partners To Avoid

I, of course, have a list
of preferred people to partner with.
I also have a list, an EX list,
of people NOT to partner with.

My writing business EX list
has been pretty darn easy
to build.
All I do is listen out on the loops.
When I hear people complaining
to everyone
except
the person they should be complaining to,
I automatically add them to the EX list.
I put one of their emails in the EX list folder.

Then when I’m organizing a group promotion,
I scan the EX list
before sending out invites.
I do NOT promote with these authors.

Troublemakers make trouble.
Business is challenging enough
without them.