There I sat checking my spelling, double checking my facts, and wondering the fate of the email I was about to send.
When I pressed send on my composed email to Matt Sosnick, many questions danced around in my head. Was this really his email or would it just go to a secretary? Would he really read it or send it right to the trash? Wildly, I even thought, would I get some kind of response? Mostly, I figured it would be some kind of auto-sent response, thanking me for my interest and applauding me for my valuable input.
What I received in reply was like nothing I expected in my wildest dreams. About 20 minutes later I noticed I had an email on my Droid. Not thinking much of it, I checked my phone and there it was…..a reply. At first I feared the worst, the dreaded auto response. Every one knows how that feels. I can’t count the number of times I’ve sent resumes, emails, or questions and received nothing but thanks and have a good day. To my surprise it was actually a short, thought out response and those three lines were enough for me.
In the past few days we’ve emailed a few more times back and forth. With every response I see more and more that Jerry Crasnick’s portrayal of him in License to Deal seems dead on. The candid interactions and relationship demonstrated while mentoring a young Dontrelle Willis seems to shine through as completely genuine. He’s treated me with such respect and even offered his advice and counseling at any time. This has inspired and encouraged me more than the words in the book could ever suffice. I can’t help but get the feeling that I’m right where I’m supposed to be on this journey.
