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Lost a huge sale/bid.. embarrassed/sad :(..advice?

Y’all.. I just worked for 3 weeks and hundreds of dollars trying to put together design samples for a huge Fortune 500 company.. I hired photographers, went all out to put together EXACTLY what they’re were asking for..they specifically asked us not to stray from their very very (125 page long list of guidelines and rules but to be creative).. I followed it to a T...I know the decision maker through social connection and I was so sure I would get it.. well I found out this morning I didn’t get get it.. my feedback was that I didnt use enough creative elements .. aka I shouldn’t of stuck to the guidelines so closely.. it was also mentioned the same person who got picked was the person they’ve used a couple years in a row... I’m kind of embarrassed and am so worried about seeing this person again at our social gatherings.. and of course so devastated that I didn’t get it.. anyone have any similar experiences, words of wisdom? Ever lost a huge sale or customer and just.. ya felt so defeated?
wilderflower · F Best Comment
You’re good at what you do or else you wouldn’t even have been considered. Take notes and remember nobody hits the ball everytime they’re at bat. You’ll hit a home run if you keep trying.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Thanks Jaded sunshine! This was so perfectly put! And I feel better about it after reading what you wrote.. @wilderflower
@Brassm0nk3y You’re welcome and thanks for best answer!!

SW-User
Everyone who has success has many failures along the way, it's how you learn. It's important you just take this as experience and don't let it hold you back, learn from it what you need and leave the rest behind.
Poppapepe · 51-55, MVIP
If you are drowning, all I can do is describe the water, I don't have much success in life either 😑 I'm sorry for what happened to you 😑
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
That’s sweet.. in its own way.. thanks !@Poppapepe
Poppapepe · 51-55, MVIP
SW-User
I know this is a bit cliche but, real success is built on picking yourself up dusting yourself down and getting stuck in again. Learn from this experience.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Thanks so much for this! You’re right !@SW-User
They were probly going to give it to them anyway no matter
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
That’s what I think... but ugh.. just sadness.. thanks for saying that makes me feel a little better @SStarfish
@Brassm0nk3y ok.. Better luck next time :)
ScarletWitch · 26-30, F

 
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