One of those days... -_-

Today was one of those days for me. I had incredible conversations and many of them made me think that I was going to sign them as sponsors but for some reason,  all of those encounters ended along the lines of, "I promise I'll be back tomorrow," or "I do want to do it but I'll have to talk to (a family member or significant other)." I battled through those objections like crazy, I felt I was giving my 110% but it just didn't happen. Am I frustrated? I wouldn't necessarily say so. See, these type of situations remind me that tomorrow will be another day and I'll be meeting and talking to new people, and that maybe some of those who promise to be back tomorrow will be there, ready to sign up for the children they looked at.

I remember one time in which I went a complete week with almost getting no sponsors. I tried so hard until one day I reached for help. I went to my mentor (Tamara) and told her how I felt and how frustrated I was. She gave me some of the best advice I've ever received: "Next day, when you come in for your shift, forget about yesterday and focus on today. Do not let the 'zero' of yesterday bring you down, it will be a new day tomorrow." To all of you, Donorworx FRs, out there that are feeling down because you fought hard, you tried your best and even then didn't get a sponsor. To you I say these words that were given to me one day: Do not let the zero of yesterday bring you down, it will be a new day tomorrow. So, wear your biggest smile and try your hardest once again.

I want to share a quote that Sean (our Team Captain) sent us in an email: "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time" (Thomas A Edison). In times like this we must remember our "Why's?" We must not let ourselves be defeated or discouraged by the "no," and more than anything, let us never give up.

My friend Sean did amazing today signing three sponsors!! He fought hard, his efforts paid off and he was able to inspire people to take action. A big "Woohoo!" to our Team Captain!

Have a nice start of the week!

The Lantern Project
-Javier Cuellar-