Hey AJ! So I recently meet someone who I am interested in, but met them through a business related circumstance. I would like to pursue them personally, but would also like to keep our business relation in tact to not lose future profitable business relations. Can you help me weigh my options and potential outcomes?
~ A young man torn between business and pleasure
Hey! Thanks so much for your question…
My rule is business first! You do not want to jeopardize a potential profitable alliance for the sake of a hot chick. If I were you, I would try to seal the business deal first. You only met her recently, so your connection can only be so strong. At this point, your professional goals have to be more important that what can potentially ensue between you and this young lady of interest. Ask yourself, what do you value more at the end of the day? If it’s the hot chick … well, in the words of Donald Trump himself “ YOU’RE FIRED”.
You are a young professional and she needs to understand that YOU MEAN BUSINESS. Think with your head (no, not that one!). Futhermore, I think you will find that this lady of interest will respect your professionalism and be even more attracted to you. Play hard to get it, it will drive her nuts… Then once you have taken care of business … Take care of her.
But that’s another topic in itself. Good luck!
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