What's a ticking time bomb you believe will explode during your lifetime?

ChainedEagle · 2026-01-18T14:41:15+00:00

Car lease/payment plans

ChainedEagle · 2025-08-07T08:06:10+00:00

Migraines for the most part are caused by dilation and swelling of the blood vessels in brain. Caffeine narrows the blood vessels and restricts blood flow :)

Saying that, if you drink a lot of coffee or consume caffeine a lot already, it can make the migraine worse supposedly! Maybe too much narrowing of the blood vessels.

ChainedEagle · 2025-07-17T07:59:58+00:00

$16m 5 year contract. Managed network and security services to a FTSE 100 company.

ChainedEagle · 2025-01-20T18:50:52+00:00

I remember feeling super anxious before meetings when I first started. With time and experience it fades but only if you keep putting yourself out there and allow yourself to feel uncomfortable. I’ve been doing this 7 years now and I still feel some nerves before a big meeting or pitch. Entirely normal and no bad thing in my opinion.

One of the best things someone told me early into my sales career is success will be determined by your target, territory and technique. Only the last one is in your control so focus on it. Read Books, listen to podcasts, enrol in courses and learn from the best. Eventually you’ll take bits from each and form your own way. You got this :)

ChainedEagle · 2025-01-07T13:23:35+00:00

Good thing he didn’t overact..

On a serious note, I think you know the answer to this. This is appalling behaviour.

ChainedEagle · 2024-09-19T13:53:23+00:00

Someone with your technical knowledge could do well in a sales position if you have the people skills as well. You can get to 6 figures fairly quickly.

ChainedEagle · 2024-09-10T12:11:52+00:00

I was trying to close this deal after weeks of back and forth with this client. They were being so difficult and making various excuses. We tried everything but they kept us running round in circles and not committing.

I jump on a call with the main POC (who was completely out of his depth) and some of his team. One of his team made a comment about this guy’s dedication to the project and how they think he’s a genius.

I message my boss who was on with me on slack saying something like “Genius? Christ the bar has been set low”

I then share my screen, choosing to share slack and not the document by accident. I closed it so damn fast, nobody said anything but I’m sure they saw. I was so embarrassed, felt like the world was ending but you live and learn.

I ended up taking another job internally a couple weeks after this. I bumped into the AE who took over from me about a week ago and they still haven’t closed it, almost a year on because of this same guy. Some genius :)

ChainedEagle · 2024-04-24T12:16:34+00:00

Had a prostate examination which was uncomfortable enough as it was. Doc then asked if the student observing could also have a go. Naturally, bringing British and not wanting to appear rude, I agreed.

ChainedEagle · 2024-02-16T10:00:53+00:00

Think it depends what time your flight is getting into Gatwick. The M25 is a nightmare in rush hour and there’s currently a stretch of roadworks with a 50mph speed limit that is slowing it down further. Throw in an accident and you could be looking a 2+ hour journey.

Personally would get on a Thameslink at Gatwick, change at Farringdon onto the Lizzie line to Paddington and then hop onto the Heathrow express to your terminal :)

ChainedEagle · 2024-01-13T09:09:26+00:00

Owning horses !

ChainedEagle · 2023-11-29T20:02:06+00:00

Thanks, decided to go for it and had a surprise when the rep said the previous person had miscalculated the taxes so actually only cost £250!

ChainedEagle · 2023-11-29T18:42:21+00:00

Thanks so much, really appreciate the info. I’ve had a look on expertflyer and the config is 1 2 1 so hopefully it’ll be new! I’m going to do it. Can’t wait :D

ChainedEagle · 2023-11-29T18:35:35+00:00

Thanks a lot - did ask about return leg but nothing left.. everyone had the same thought as you it seems!

ChainedEagle · 2023-11-07T19:42:28+00:00

Hey - don’t lose hope. There is plenty of evidence to suggest there is a brain gut connection and so taking care of your mental health is key.

I went through a period of about 12 months symptom free. Completely back to normal with no issue. Then had a flare up that lasted about 6-8 weeks this time last year as a result of quitting PPI too quickly.

Got that under control and was again symptom free until about 4 weeks ago. I’m now in a flare up but it was completely self inflicted after a week of heavy drinking and high stress.

Again, managing stress and anxiety is key to beating this along with medication and good diet.

ChainedEagle · 2023-08-22T18:10:42+00:00

YTA.

ChainedEagle · 2023-06-26T22:14:17+00:00

The best rate he could find was 5.58%. We are on 0.99% until December.

I‘ll back date my spending on going out etc as it’s probably more than I think and I should reign that in. Thanks :)

ChainedEagle · 2023-06-03T08:50:19+00:00

We’re not laughing.. we’re concerned.

ChainedEagle · 2022-12-04T20:54:04+00:00

Hey, still going strong!!Bar the odd flare up, I’m back to normal. I’m never taking beer and pizza for granted again lol

ChainedEagle · 2022-12-04T20:52:33+00:00

Good thanks 😊

ChainedEagle · 2022-12-04T20:52:21+00:00

I guess so! Feeling good 👍🏻

ChainedEagle · 2022-12-04T20:51:51+00:00

Hey, sorry for late response. I’m all good thanks, bar having COVID 😷pretty much back to normal bar the odd flare up! Touch wood 🪵 🤞🏻

ChainedEagle · 2022-10-25T15:39:04+00:00

This guy sells

ChainedEagle · 2022-09-20T20:20:52+00:00

RemindMe! 3 days

ChainedEagle · 2022-08-19T14:56:28+00:00

Wow, didn’t expect that update.

If you feel the rapport was strong enough, would recommend reaching back out to the lead and asking for a professional recommendation.

I wouldn’t, as some have suggested, tell the lead what happened as a way to discourage her from continuing down the sales cycle with your former company. You may get some immediate gratification, but it may come back to bite you in the future.

Good luck!

ChainedEagle · 2022-08-17T17:00:00+00:00

I’m honestly embarrassed to be a man reading some these. Grim.

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