Be uncomfortable for ten seconds!

Come to a YPW Event and meet people just like you!

As an entrepreneur, part of what I do building my business is to take those awkward steps approaching somebody or calling somebody that I've never met. I'm sure you can relate. I always get this sense of fear or anxiety communicating with a new person or new group of people, especially when it comes to my business or my most important asset, me. Are they going to like me? Like my business? What are they going to think about what I have to say?

Did you know that 92% of the things you worry about never happens? That means that only 8% of the stuff you worry about actually comes true. I personally like those odds.

Some of you who know me may find it interesting that I have a hard time approaching people, but it's true. Approaching people is difficult for me. I'm a lot better at it now than when I started my professional career. Here's the thing. I'm not alone!

In networking events, much like other times in life, getting out there is hard. If you want to join a new club, you and I both know that there is an initial butterfly in your stomach that you have to suppress just to get out of the car to walk into the new event.

Here's the kicker, for me, IT ONLY LASTS TEN SECONDS! Seriously. That's about it. Think about it. The awkwardness of a meeting or a cold call only lasts a brief time. If I can get somebody talking about themselves, then that time is less!

YPW offers many different times for you to get out there. Check out our schedule of events to see when you can come. I promise that by the time you sit down, one of our amazing Ambassadors will assist in making you absolutely comfortable. If not, come find me, or any other Action Team Member. We are usually wearing tricked-out name tags. We're available to help you feel comfortable and help you meet some amazing other Young Professionals of Wichita!

See you soon!

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