Hangups

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I don't know what my problem is with calling vendors. It's not like I need their love and esteem. But it takes sheer force of will to call a stranger, even right out of the yellow pages, and ask them if they are able/willing to provide the service I need.

Success achieved in small way today however: left voicemail for a house painter from Watertown. Also confirmed that Ace Hardware can repair my screen door if I bring it in (turnaround about one week).

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I have found that writing down an agenda for the call, and then writing updates as the call progresses, focuses my mind and makes me less avoidant/nervous. Also, I actually remember what I found out during the call. :/