Not There Yet

I found a place in my life that I need to work on, and it bothers me. I was told by my dad (stepdad) that I “do not have any street smarts.” And he was right. There were two instances, in which this was proven to me, so I am working on being street-smart. I have a lot of book knowledge, and corporate knowledge, and would not be able to survive on the street, Lord bless I never have to, but there are instances in life where I need to have more world knowledge.

My mom’s favorite saying is, “The world doesn’t owe you anything.” And I have found that to be true. I also read “What you ask for, you will receive.” And I have found that to be true. No one is as honest as they appear to be or as honest as I hope they would be, but I am finding out this is a part of life.

In one instance, I was selling something to an entity, and they provided a price. I got law advice and my mom’s advice. I went with the lawyer’s advice and determined; that I should have gone with what my mom said. In another instance, I was wronged and provided a high price. The entity was unwilling to pay and provided me a price and I countered but not by much. Afterward, I realized I should have asked for at least 10% of my ask.

Twice the ball was in my court and I lowballed myself. That hurts, but it is a learning. One that I did not catch on the second go around but I will on the third and going forward, hopefully.

I am not there yet, but soon I will be street smart too and have more knowledge of the world.

Continue to pray for the world and yourself as we could all use Jesus Christ.