I’m no extrovert, I’m no introvert.
I’m no princess, I’m no tomboy.
I’m no Millennial, I’m no Gen-X…
… well, technically, I’m an early Millennial, but I have more in common with Gen-X. But who cares, right…?
As long as we’re working with people, humans, there is no (and never will be) a one-size-fits-all.
People are unique.
We’re individuals, all with our own combination of feelings, experiences, education, upbringing, dreams, goals, and a whole lot of other factors that make us who we are.
And yes, there are similarities between us, no doubt, and knowing them can be useful to understand each other ‘quicker’, but only when keeping in mind that no one fits in just 1 single ‘box’.
So STOP doing it. 
Stop compartmentalising everything and everyone based on age, geographical location, ethnic background, religion, gender, job description, or any other stereotype out there...
Although compartmentalising isn't always meant badly, it can limit us in seeing the full potential and uniqueness of the people around us.
I realized many years ago, at a very early age, that people are often not like “the stereotype” dictates and that you have to take everyone as they come.
Taking this into my life and my business, it helps me to help other people without being limited by what a certain 'box' prescribes.
If anything, remember this…
Life is not about compartmentalising everyone, but about having good people skills to build relationships no matter what background someone has.
Business is not about having one fixed solution for one specific problem, but about having the ability to understand a pain or need, and to offer the best way to make it go away.
Sales is not about ‘lines’, ‘scripts’, or ‘one-size-fits-all processes’, but about having a good framework and the right sales skills, so you can help more people, in your own way.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you like ‘boxes’ or not, and why?
Love to hear what you think, send me a message here.