Had Another Urgh Moment.! 3 Strikes Rule Apply?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences of missed opportunities in their Pampered Chef businesses and the feelings of frustration that accompany such moments. Many express understanding and support for one another's challenges, emphasizing the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares frustration over missing a potential order due to not collecting contact information.
  • Another participant expresses that everyone has off days and encourages a positive outlook.
  • Several users mention that mistakes are part of the learning process and that it's important to keep trying.
  • One participant reflects on their own missed opportunities and suggests that there are always more chances ahead.
  • Another participant shares a personal philosophy that missed opportunities are meant to lead to better ones.
  • One participant recounts a personal experience of being in the ER and missing chances to promote their business, highlighting that such moments happen to everyone.
  • Another participant notes that recognizing missed opportunities can lead to greater awareness in the future.
  • One participant shares inspirational stories of famous figures who faced failures before achieving success, encouraging persistence.
  • Another participant relates their own experiences of rejection in the publishing industry, using it as motivation to persevere.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that missed opportunities are common and that it is important to maintain a positive attitude and learn from these experiences. No clear consensus emerges on specific strategies for handling such moments.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a supportive community environment where participants share personal anecdotes and philosophies related to their experiences as Pampered Chef consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who have experienced similar frustrations or setbacks in their business may find comfort and encouragement in the shared experiences and perspectives of others in the community.

Becky0216
Becky0216
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LOL.
So last week I was so frustrated that I didn't get contact info for somone who was practically telling me she wanted to order. (DUH ME) and I am still mad about it. Now I topped that one.
3 weeks ago I opened an acct. at a local bank. The loan officer asked me to bring in a catty next time cause everyone there loves PC. (I was only doing PC for 1 day then and didn't have stuff on me.)
Well I got busy and involved and never got back to the bank til today. I brought the catty and forms and gave them to the teller.
She says "Oh is this a new catty?" I tell her yes and she says "ok, we didnt see this one, but we JUST put orders in fo PC from someone else" Seems someone was there 2 weeks prior and left a catty and beat me to it.
So, I am thinking 3 strikes and I am out. People don't mess up this much if they were really focused on their business. Not serious about dropping out but am thinking I can't be any stupider!
This is my pitty party. I am just having a down week:(
 
Don''t be so hard on yourself...we all have those days and moments! Just use this as a reminder to NEVER DO IT AGAIN! :)
 
Oh ya well all miss the boat sometimes - a lesson learned - you won't again for a long time!!

Cheer up!
 
Chin up... and keep trying. We all drop the ball sometimes. I've been needing to touch base with my hairdresser about an open house idea she had months ago... then the holidays hit... and I got sick earlier this year... so I'll get to it and if I'm too late, I'll move on. One thing about having my own prior business is you're not going to catch all the fish and that's okay. There's plenty more out there.
 
My philosophy is that if I missed it then God did not want me to have it and He has something else in mind for me.
 
jrstephens said:
My philosophy is that if I missed it then God did not want me to have it and He has something else in mind for me.
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That's exactly what I think!
Don't fret yourself. Everything happens for a reason!
 
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I know we all have our moments. Just didn't think mine would come back to back. Just gets discouraging.
 
Hey.. you just qualified... celebrate the good stuff and don't let the other stuff pile up on you. You're doing just great. Hey... here's my "oops, I forgot" moment... I beat myself up last month when I ended up in the ER due to stomach troubles... twice... both times someone alon the way asked me what I did or if I worked and I noted that I worked at home but nothing about PC DOH!... granted, I was in pain and barely dressed, trying to stay warm with their cheesecloth thin blankets... but I did think about it later and was like "darn... I coulda, shoulda... ehh... know what? It happens and I let it go...
 
Becky, you are ahead of the game! You not only recognized the missed opportunities, you are so new to your business that these 'mistakes' will pay you back tremendous dividends. Bet you'll not miss these types of opportunities again, you'll be so 'aware', you'll pick up on signals that others may miss. :)
 
Becky and anyone else that is feeling down because they "missed the boat". In fact I missed a few yachts in my first few months.


Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because "he lacked imagination and had no good ideas." He went bankrupt several times before he built Disneyland. In fact, the proposed park was rejected by the city of Anaheim on the grounds that it would only attract riffraff.

Check out this site for some more stories of famous people that made it.
http://www.des.emory.edu/mfp/efficacynotgiveup.html
They didn't always make it the first try or even the 5th. The key is they kept on trying.
 
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Keri-Lyn
I Love Walt Disney. I try to think of his successes everytime I fail. He has always been a fun insperation to me:)
Thanks for that link
 
That's a good reminder too Keri-Lyn. When I was trying to get published yeaaarrrss ago, I kept in mind that even Stephen King was rejected like 32 for his book Carrie... now look how far he's come! And imagine all those rejecting editors kicking themselves to this day! LOL... One of my fav sayings is on my fridge as a daily reminder: Fall down 7 times, stand up 8.
 

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What does the "3 Strikes Rule" mean in Pampered Chef?

The "3 Strikes Rule" in Pampered Chef refers to a guideline that allows consultants to have three instances of non-compliance or performance issues before facing potential consequences, such as being placed on probation or losing their consultant status. It is designed to encourage accountability while providing a chance for improvement.

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