Ignore the 'nos' to get to a 'yes'

Got a chance to chat with the brilliant Tracy Britt Cool of Kanbrick about her career, philosophies on investing and what she learned working with Warren Buffett. More stories on all fronts to come. Just about every profile mentions that she got her foot in the door at Berkshire by writing Buffett a letter -- something I had to ask her about. Her answer revealed that it wasn't a one-off, but par for the course for Britt Cool, who learned to stop fearing the word "no" at a young age. https://lnkd.in/es8rtbR2

I wrote to Warren Buffett once and he wrote back. I’m pretty sure it laid the foundation a partnership with Geico a few years later. I always felt that the slight chance of a response, even if a no, was always better than just wishful thinking. You have nothing to lose

?? Interesting Insight: Tracy Britt Cool, Berkshire Hathaway's former financial assistant, became the CEO of Pampered Chef and cofounded her own private equity firm, Kanbrick, after taking a million shots and persistently pursuing her goals. ?? ?? Insights from the Article: - Britt Cool's success story is an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs ?? - She built a reputation for solving problems at struggling companies, just like a fireman ?? - Kanbrick's investing philosophies echo Berkshire's, emphasizing executive mentorship and hands-on management ?? - Growing up working at her family's farm stand gave her a thick skin and taught her to handle rejection ?? - Britt Cool reached out to people proactively and respectfully, receiving a few "yeses" among many "nos" ?? - Finding those "yeses" requires persistence, discipline, time, and energy ?? (One parenthetical statement: Don't let fear of rejection hold you back from pursuing your dreams. ??) ??? My Thoughts: Tracy Britt Cool's journey shows that taking risks and persistently pursuing opportunities can lead to remarkable success. She exemplifies the power of asking, even when faced with potential rejection. We can all learn from her determination and willingness to invest in her goals. ?? ?? Question: Have you ever taken a chance and reached out to someone for guidance or opportunities? Share your experience! ?? #SuccessStories #Entrepreneurship #PersistencePaysOff #NeverGiveUp #b1financial #stuartbrisgel

“Many said no, but some said yes.” I love this. So many things are a numbers game. And while sometimes the no’s we get can help us to then reflect, no’s can also mean just keep going. It’s a redirection. Just keep showing up to get your yes. #jobsearchadvice #opentoconnections