Seriously, go ahead…I will loan them to you
I was having lunch with my buddy Jason Seiden the other day and he mentioned how many people relate to me because, ultimately, they wanted my “balls”. Now, normally that might seem strange to say about someone who biologically does not have any male genitalia, but it wasn’t. Loads of men and women have told me that I say the things they wish that they could say.
So, I figured that if you wish that you had your own pair but don’t, that I would let you borrow my brass cojones. You now have the permission to be bold, provocative and even slightly outrageous if that feels authentic to you. Tell people what you think. Say what’s on your mind. Stand up for yourself and what you believe it. Own it, knowing that you now have a pair of major balls in your possession to lean on (they are brass- lean away).
The only catch is that you can only borrow them temporarily. Then you need to get your own pair.
Here you go:
Lovely looking balls, Carol
I am no damsel in distress, so I can appreciate their beauty 
) I couple of years ago I found out that some of my family dubbed me the Iron Lady for my strong will and resolve. So, let me go get my knight armor, you get your brass balls and we can have a ball. 
Great day to you!
Carol, one of the best posts I’ve read.
I will say that if you aren’t bold enough to speak your mind then get ready to be lost in crowd and not have the opportunity to do great things.
Nice. Nice. Nice.
I love the title!! and that you are not afraid to say what’s on your mind. I don’t need to borrow your balls because I have a pair of my own
but there are so many people that need to “grow” a pair. You can never truely be authentic if you don’t say what you believe and what’s on your mind.
Thank you for starting my day with a smile and the truthful words
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ROFLMAO!!!!
Carol,
I think you just tapped on what I would say is the #1 factor to succeeding in business. Having a “huge” pair! This makes me think back to when I started my first real business, and having me now wishing I had the balls I had back then.
I started a company in my garage, after making just enough money to get one of those cool little executive suites, my balls got really big and I didn’t think, I just did what I knew how to do. I assembled a team, quickly. I went out on a huge limb, honestly with no money, hired a bunch of people, got the landlord to set me up with more offices and stacked them full of eager people. I had literally 3 weeks to come up with a $30,000 payroll and office expenses and went after it. Needless to say the money came, we closed deals, and kept growing.. with balls.
The building owner had half of the building that he had not yet developed, I readily jumped on his need and my opportunity to get that office space which he put carpet and insulation in. I bought all of the furniture and computers and hired a bunch of more people, using all cash and it quickly was a huge success. Honestly, I haven’t been able to replicate that since… I think I left sold my balls with that company! lol
Actually, life, bills, kids, and all the luggage that we carry around with us trying to be entrepreneurs chips away at our balls, little by little. This is honestly the best piece of advice you could give anyone starting a new company. Grab your balls, and stop worrying about failure.
Thanks for the reminder Carol.
Carol, you bring attitude with you at all times. A woman that is not afraid to share her balls, has
got to have a ton of men reading this post, hiding under their desk. Let’s face it, most want to let
everyone believe they have a pair but are to worried about the backlash. Everyone is so worried
about blending in and following the current trend. Wouldn’t it be cool having been the one that
started the trend. Have others follow your lead, instead of following the current leaders around
in circles.
This is one of the best “head lines” I have seen. Hats off to you, for being gracious enough to
share your balls with those that need them. Your point is well spoken and long over due.
Here’s to brass balls and not being afraid to speak your mind,
Balls need to be tempered by brains, tact and common sense.
If all you are relying on is chutzpah, then you are gambling which is how I would describe Andrew Gay’s anecdote. Some gambles pay off, others get your knee caps broken.
Tact because you need to know the right way to talk to people. The truth is harder for some to accept.
Common sense because there are times for balls and times for silence. Wisdom is knowing the difference.
Great post! Thanks for making me smile.
Louis,
Everything in business to a certain extent is a gamble. Of course you must have the know how and expertise to make it all work. But many times, over thinking things paralyzes you and the world passes you by. There are many things that go into a recipe for success, timing, expertise, drive, determination, a winning team, and of course… big brass ones.
You reminded me of one of my favorite quotes that I heard from Andy Anderson: “There are no such things as good or bad decisions. The difference is, successful people make decisions and then make them good.”
Great point Louis… calculated risk is what I call what I did, that’s what we all do in business, if it wasn’t risky, everyone would succeed. If I would have let myself be paralyzed by fear of inability, instead of being confident in my ability, I would have either not done it, or failed miserably. Instead I made a lot of money and learned a ton in the process.
@Elena
It’s a date!
Carol
@Patrick
Thanks for the comments. Many folks took me up on the opportunity to borrow them, so I may not have them back for a while…
C
@ Thanks Andrew
Well, they are on loan anytime you need them, but I have a feeling you won’t….
C
@Steve:
Thanks for the comment. There will always be folks hiding under their desk, but hopefully my olive branch (or balls branch?) will get them out soon enough.
C
@Louis
Yes, there are always two sides to the coin. There are people whose balls are too big for their own good too, and that comes with its own set of issues. Fodder for another post perhaps?
Thanks for the addition.
C