The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor
– Vince Lombardi
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The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept were toiling upward in the night
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Why Everyone is a Salesperson
Like it or not, you are a Salesperson
It doesn’t matter what your profession… sales are a part of life. You have to sell yourself in an interview, sell your value in a company, sell your beliefs to your children. No matter what your preconceived notions are about sales, it does not have to be something to fear. It is a skill that you need to develop like any other, except the results of improving this particular skill will have wide reaching benefits.
Not only will developing your sales skill improve your professional life, it will impact your personal life for the better too. Being a salesperson is not about bullying or pressuring people into doing what you want. It is about listening to others so that you can find ways to add value for them. You will learn new ways to articulate your thoughts in a way that connects with others.
I feel that sales skills are an underrated and often ignored skill in personal development. It is important to learn how to project who you are, your skills, and value. Through learning and developing your sales ability, you will unlock a world of possibilities.
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty
– Maya Angelou
Restarting
There are a lot of times in life when you lose track of your goals, get out of your routine, or go through a slump. Guess what?… That’s fine! It is perfectly normal and to be expected to go through periods where you have a dip from what you want. Especially when you try to make major life changes. The challenge doesn’t come from avoiding these periods were you fall off from your goals. It comes from restarting when you inevitable get derailed.
There are many times in life I have had lofty goals that I have chased. Take eating healthy and exercising. There are many times when I get eager and ready to work on these habits. I will go for a week, month, or longer where I am doing awesome…. then a cold hits, a vacation comes up, work gets crazy, or any of the vast ways life interferes. These set backs happen where you get thrown in a rut. That’s life. The challenge that most people face is that they never restart or refocus back towards there goal.
It can often seem overwhelming when you face a setback. It feels like you have to start over from zero again and these mental barriers keep us from even trying. That is the mentality that has to change. You need to accept that you hit a setback, but don’t let it stop you from continuing to move forward. These are the times when you need to dig deep and restart, refresh, and refocus your energy back towards your goals. Once you develop this mindset, you will be able to overcome the obstacles of life quicker every time.
Remember; setbacks are going to happen… but when they do, restart your goals and continue working towards a better life.
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The world does not reward perfectionists. It rewards those who get things done.
Quick Tip Tuesday
How to Make the Most of Any Situation (Hint: Enthusiasm!!!)
Being enthusiastic is an amazing way to liven up any situation you face in life. Enthusiasm can turn a boring game into a complete blast. It can add excitement to a difficult task. This will allow you to truly make the most of any situation in life.
The best part of enthusiasm, is your completely in charge of it. You can manifest it’s power at any time. Try adding a little enthusiasm into anything you do in life and look at the results. It can actually trick yourself into a good mood… put people around you into a good mood… and it makes you a more enjoyable person to be around.
Throw a smile on your face right now, and get your energy level UP!
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
Juggling Plans, Desires, Family, Work, and Friends
You can do anything, but not everything
It can seem like a three ring circus juggling act to keep up with all of the different commitments we have going on all day everyday. Keeping up with plans you’ve made with a friend, while a work assignment is pressing, as a family member has a crises can seem impossible at times. This quickly becomes overwhelming and difficult to handle. But it is not impossible.
With a little perspective these issues can be worked out. Although not always easy, it does become manageable to see through the maze and learn how to find time to deal with all of the pressing issues in your life. When things become stressful and seem to be piling up, it is crucial to take a step back and use a little perspective. By rising above the day to day issues in your life and looking at everything you have on your plate, it becomes easier to manage.
This vantage point allows you to see the whole picture. That work assignment you were buried in can quickly change to a mild task that can be broken down and finished in pieces throughout the week. You’re able to realize how important family is, and eagerly spare time to be there for a family member who needs support. From this perspective, you might also realize that there are time wasters that you are filling up your plate with that are really not important. Once you notice those tasks, you can remove them in order to focus on what really matters.
As the stress levels begin to decrease through an increased perspective, you will realize you had a bigger plate then you thought. That you are able to handle more then you were aware of. The overwhelming nature of your schedule, can be calmed into simple tasks that you can confidently overcome. By looking at the whole picture; you can see how everything fits together, and you will know what to do.
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Happiness is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to deal with them
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