The Great Magazine Sales Fail

You ever have one of those childhood memories that still makes you cringe and laugh at the

same time? Yeah… mine was the Great Magazine Subscription Contest of Grade School.

So our teacher announced this big fundraiser — whoever sold the most magazines would win a prize.

I don’t remember what the prize was, but in my mind, it was probably a bike,

a puppy, and eternal glory. Now, I was not what you’d call a born salesperson.

My “sales strategy” was basically: walk up, mumble, and hope for mercy.

My entire pitch was — and I quote — “I’m selling magazines… do you want to buy?” That’s it.

No charm, no smile, just pure awkward energy. And guess what?